James Baldwin: The Legacy - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671676512 ISBN 13: 9780671676513

Publisher: Touchstone Books, 1989

Synopsis

A collection of tributes from the friends and colleagues of a great writer and social critic include the words of Toni Morrison, Amiri Baraka, William Styron, Alex Haley, and others, as well as key selections from his writings

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Baldwin, mentor to a generation of black artists and writers, is eulogized through essays and interviews as well as speeches delivered at his memorial service. Maya Angelou calls Baldwin her brother, in a time when "black women had a crying need for brothers." Mary McCarthy remembers Baldwin's "elegance" and William Styron describes the year that he, grandson of a slave owner, offered the use of his Connecticut studio to Baldwin, grandson of a slave: "He left a silence that to this day somehow resonates through the house." Journalist Mel Watkins introduces a vigorous discussion of Baldwin's craft, evidence of which is amply provided by "Notes of a Native Son" and other writings gathered here. The variety of texts is chaotic, but collectively the pieces demonstrate the power and influence of a major literary figure. Troupe, whose interview with his close friend Baldwin is included, won the American Book Award for poetry with Snake-Back Solos. Photos not seen by PW.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0671676512
• ISBN 13: 9780671676513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270
• Editor: Troupe Quincy