Just Above My Head

(Author) James Baldwin
Format: Paperback
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After the death of Arthur Montana, a world-famous Gospel singer, in a London pub, his friends and loved ones remember his greatness and vulnerability.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
598
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140187991
Publish year:
1994
Publish date:
Oct. 27, 1994

James Baldwin

James Baldwin was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his exploration of race, sexuality, and identity in America. His most notable works include "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "The Fire Next Time," and "If Beale Street Could Talk." Baldwin's writing style was characterized by his powerful and eloquent prose, which delved deeply into the complexities of the human experience. He was a prominent voice in the civil rights movement and his works continue to be celebrated for their insight and impact on American literature. His most famous work, "The Fire Next Time," is a seminal text on race in America and remains a classic of 20th-century literature. Baldwin's contributions to literature have had a lasting influence on the genre of African American literature and continue to be studied and revered by readers and scholars alike.

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