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Nobody Knows My Name

Book • 1961
In *Nobody Knows My Name: More Notes of a Native Son*, James Baldwin presents a powerful collection of essays that delve into the complexities of racial identity, American society, and the role of the writer.

The book includes reflections on his experiences in Europe and the United States, as well as critiques of prominent literary figures like Norman Mailer and Richard Wright.

It is a continuation of his earlier work *Notes of a Native Son*, offering profound insights into the American experience.

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