James Baldwin

"A most important novel."--The New York Times Book ReviewA new edition of Louise Meriwether's classic novel about young Francie Coffin's coming-of-age in the vivid world of Harlem in the 1930s, including new pieces that celebrate the author's life, work, and activism. Francie Coffin is the daughter of a number runner: someone who collects betting slips for the illegal street lottery that carries the hopes of the people of Harlem in the 1930s. In Louise Meriwether's classic debut, an immediate sensation on its first publication in 1970, we see Harlem through Francie's eyes: in fraught family conversations, in friendships and movies and suppers at Father Divine's, in exiled sons and daughters, in dream books, in dignity under pressure. This edition contains the full text of the original novel, as well as its original foreword by James Baldwin and afterword by Nellie McKay, now expanded to include reactions to the novel by newer generations of Black women writers like Bridgett M. Davis and Deesha Philyaw, as well as two newly available interviews on Meriwether's legacy of writing, community, and activism.

Scho robit cholovika cholovikom? Jaki kriteriji maskulinnosti viznachaje suspilstvo i chi mozhlivo sliduvati jim usim? Jak buti, koli ti vidriznjajeshsja vid tsogo mirila? Molodij amerikanets Devid prijizhdzhaje do Frantsiji pid chas pauzi v stosunkakh z divchinoju. U Parizhi vin znajomitsja z barmenom Dzhovanni, mizh cholovikami vinikajut romantichni pochuttja. Devid perejizhdzhaje zhiti u krikhitnu kimnatu Dzhovanni, de jomu dovoditsja zitknutisja z krizoju vlasnoji identichnosti, naslidki jakoji vagomo povplivajut ne lishe na zhittja cholovika, a j na doli ljudej navkolo.

Da John Grimes vågner op i Harlem en lørdag i marts 1935, tror han først, at alle har glemt hans 14-års fødselsdag. Så da moren giver ham nogle penge og ønsker ham tillykke, lyser han op. Han bruger mønterne på en biograftur, men da han kommer hjem igen, er det til synet af hans bror, Roy, der ligger såret på sofaen – stukket ned af nogle hvide drenge. Overfaldet udløser et anfald af raseri hos faren, og som så ofte før, er det John vreden rettes mod. Råb det fra bjergene er historien om John, om hans komplicerede forhold til faren, Gabriel, en voldelig og dybt religiøs mand med en blakket fortid, om tanten, der i over 30 år har gemt et brev fra Gabriels første hustru, der gemmer på en skæbnesvanger hemmelighed, og om bedstemoren, der var slave i Sydstaterne, langt væk fra Harlem i nord, men alligevel så tæt på. Det er en roman om at forsøge at finde sin plads i familien, men også i religionen, og verden i det hele taget. Råb det fra bjergene er James Baldwins debutroman fra 1953, som her er nyoversat af Rasmus Hastrup.

James Baldwins, Nadie sabe mi nombre relata los ltimos meses del autoexilio de diez a os de este famoso escritor estadounidense en Europa, su regreso a Estados Unidos y a Harlem, y su primer viaje al sur en el momento de las batallas de integraci n escolar. Contiene los perfiles controvertidos e ntimos de Baldwin de Norman Mailer, Richard Wright e Ingmar Bergman. Y explora temas tan variados como las relaciones entre negros y blancos, el papel de los negros en Am rica y en Europa y otros temas.

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books‘It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate’Told in the form of two intensely personal 'letters', The Fire Next Time is an excoriating condemnation of the terrible legacy of racial injustice, drawn from Baldwin's early life in Harlem and his experience as a prominent cultural figure of the civil rights movement.

Rediscover the charm and wisdom of "Fifty Famous Stories Retold" by James Baldwin, a collection of classic stories designed to captivate young readers and impart valuable moral lessons. This meticulously prepared print edition makes these timeless tales accessible once more. Perfect for elementary education, the stories within are selected to enhance reading comprehension while introducing children to enduring narratives that have shaped generations. Explore a variety of engaging plots and characters, thoughtfully retold for accessibility. "Fifty Famous Stories Retold" is a valuable resource for educators, parents, and anyone seeking to introduce young minds to the power of storytelling. It provides a foundation in classic literature and reinforces essential life lessons through memorable and engaging prose. A treasure trove of reading enjoyment and character building, this volume offers a journey through some of the world's most cherished narratives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.