Name: Just Above my Head (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
Price: 9.55 EUR
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Author: James Baldwin
ISBN: 9780140187991

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Just Above my Head (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)

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Physical Book

Author

James Baldwin

Publisher

Penguin Classics

Synopsis "Just Above my Head (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics) "

'This is the work of a born storyteller at the height of his powers' Edmund White, Washington Post When Arthur Montana, world-renowned 'Emperor of Soul', is found dead in a London pub, his grief-stricken brother looks back over thirty years in the lives of their group of friends: from their childhood spent preaching and singing in Harlem churches, to their struggles with war and poverty, and their encounters with wealth, love and fame. Set against a vividly drawn background of the civil rights movement of the sixties, Baldwin's last novel is a monumental saga that ranges from New York to Paris, Korea to Africa to portray how profoundly racial politics can shape life, especially in the private business of love. 'Warm, melancholy . . . Hall Montana's voice is the conduit for Baldwin's most distinctive quality as a writer, his abundant tenderness' The New York Times

James Baldwin

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James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a prominent American writer and activist, known for his deep exploration of issues such as racial identity, sexuality, and social injustice. His work spans genres like the novel, essay, and drama, and has left an indelible mark on 20th century literature.

Among his most iconic works are: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (1953), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), and "Just Above My Head" (1979). These publications, which cover both fiction and essays, focus on the African American experience and the civil rights struggle.

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