A Historical Guide to James Baldwin

by Douglas Field

Book Overview

With contributions from major scholars of African American literature, history, and cultural studies, A Historical Guide to James Baldwin focuses on the four tumultous decades that defined the great author's life and art. Providing a comprehensive examination of Baldwin's varied body of work that includes short stories, novels, and polemical essays, this collection reflects the major events that left an indelible imprint on the iconic writer: civil...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195366549
• ISBN13: 9780195366549
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.1"