Photograph of James Baldwin
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James Baldwin

James Arthur Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for human equality. His 1965 debate with William Buckley is regarded as one of the most influential debates on race in the United States. Baldwin was an influential public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States. (Source: Wikipedia)

Religious Associations
  • Christianity-Protestant Major
  • Non Affliated-Atheist Major
Associated Countries
  • United States Major
  • France Major
  • Switzerland Minor
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Novels by James Baldwin in this Collection

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Book cover for Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953 Belief Body Critique Experience Ritual Sexuality View Record

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