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   James Arthur Baldwin (né Jones; August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) 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. [1]

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   Aug 5, 2024 · James Baldwin (born August 2, 1924, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 1, 1987, Saint-Paul de Vence, France) was an essayist, novelist, and playwright whose eloquence and passion on the subject of race in America made him one of the most important voices of the 20th century.

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4. www.biography.com › authors-writers › james-baldwinJames Baldwin: Biography, Essayist, Playwright, Works

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   Aug 16, 2023 · James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright, novelist and voice of the American civil rights movement known for works including 'Notes of a Native Son,' 'The Fire Next Time' and 'Go...

5. nmaahc.si.edu › james-baldwinJames Baldwin | National Museum of African American History ...

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   James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a writer and civil rights activist who is best known for his semi-autobiographical novels and plays that center on race, politics, and sexuality.

6. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersJames Baldwin Biography and Quotes | James Baldwin ... - PBS

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   Nov 29, 2006 · From Go Tell It on the Mountain to The Evidence of Things Not Seen (1985), James Baldwin created works of literary beauty and depth that will remain essential parts of the American canon.

7. nmaahc.si.edu › stories › introduction-james-baldwinAn Introduction to James Baldwin | National Museum of African ...

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   Learn more about the life of James Baldwin as he traveled the world while remaining close to family and establishing enduring friendships.

8. www.nytimes.com › article › james-baldwin-best-booksJames Baldwin’s Best Books - The New York Times

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   Feb 28, 2024 · The Essential James Baldwin. He wrote with the kind of clarity that was as comforting as it was chastising. Here’s where to start. Robert Jones Jr. is the author of the novel “The Prophets ...

9. www.npr.org › 2024/08/02 › nx-s1-4985763Reflections on James Baldwin 100 years after his birth : NPR

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   Aug 2, 2024 · Writer James Baldwin is remembered by his family, a scholar, a journalist and a playwright on his 100th birthday.

10. www.si.edu › spotlight › james-baldwinJames Baldwin: Writer and Activist | Smithsonian Institution

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    Writer and activist James Baldwin played a pivotal role in championing black and queer rights in America. Born August 2, 1924, in New York City, Baldwin published essays, novels, plays, reviews, and short stories throughout his life.

11. www.telegraph.co.uk › books › authorsJames Baldwin revealed the costs of the American dream – any ...

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    Jul 28, 2024 · James Baldwin listens to Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. at the culmination of the Selma to Montgomery March, March 1965 Credit: Morton Broffman/Getty Images Baldwin needs to be understood in context, too.