The Critical Reception of James Baldwin, 1963-2010: An Honest Man and a Good Writer

by Conseula Francis

Book Overview

Examines the major divisions in criticism of this major African American writer, paying particular attention to the way each critical period defines Baldwin and his work for its own purposes.

James Baldwin is a widely taught and anthologized author. His short story "Sonny's Blues" remains a perennial favorite in literature anthologies, and all of his essay collections and novels are still in print. His first essay collection, Notes of a Native...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571139680
• ISBN13: 9781571139689
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Camden House (NY)
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"