Author James Baldwin

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This paper examines the works of the African-American literary giant James Baldwin on such issues as racism, preference and civil rights. The author points out that, in spite of the racism that existed and still exists in U.S., African Americans, such as Baldwin, have created some of the most profound artistic works. The paper stresses that James Baldwin, along with many other artists including Nina Simone, Maya Angelou and Harry Belafonte, participated in the civil rights movement by marching and lending their talents.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Racism and Sexual Preference Discrimination
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Examples of these themes can be found in such works as "Go Tell It on the Mountain", Baldwin's first novel. This novel explores the life of John Griddle and his family living in poverty in Harlem. Although this novel is not complete autobiographical a great deal of it mirrors Baldwin's own life. The book was published in 1953 when Baldwin was nearly thirty years old. It is obvious that the book is a reflection of Baldwin life growing up in a predominately black community. On of the central themes of the novel is the role of the Black church in the African American community."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Baldwin, James. Giovanni's Room. Penguin Classics: New York. 2001
• ---. Go Tell It on the Mountain. 1956, Dell. 1980.
• ---. "Previous Condition". Going to Meet the Man (short stories) 1965. Vintage, New York. 1995.. 81-100
• ---."Sonny's Blues" Going to Meet the Man (short stories) 1965. Vintage, New York. 1995. 101-142
• ---.Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone, 1968,. Vintage, New York, 1998.

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