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Tell me how long the train's been gone
Book • 1968
Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone is James Baldwin's fourth novel, published in 1968.
The story revolves around Leo Proudhammer, an African-American actor who reflects on his life after a heart attack.
The novel explores themes of racial identity, bisexuality, and the struggle for racial justice in America.
Through Leo's experiences, Baldwin delves into the complexities of navigating a predominantly white society as a Black man.
The story revolves around Leo Proudhammer, an African-American actor who reflects on his life after a heart attack.
The novel explores themes of racial identity, bisexuality, and the struggle for racial justice in America.
Through Leo's experiences, Baldwin delves into the complexities of navigating a predominantly white society as a Black man.
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Mentioned by Bill Mullen as one of James Baldwin's novels from the 80s.
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
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Mentioned as one of Baldwin's novels from the 80s, different in subject matter from his earlier works.
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
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Bill V. Mullen
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
