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Notes of a native son
Book • 1955
Published in 1955, 'Notes of a Native Son' is a collection of ten essays by James Baldwin that delve into issues of race, identity, and social justice in America and Europe.
The essays, many of which were initially published in magazines such as 'Harper's Magazine' and 'Partisan Review,' offer a personal and introspective look at Baldwin's experiences growing up in Harlem, his encounters with racism, and his reflections on the civil rights movement.
The book is renowned for its candid and prophetic insights into the African American experience and has been praised for its blend of outrage and empathy, making it a classic of the autobiographical genre and a significant work in American nonfiction.
The essays, many of which were initially published in magazines such as 'Harper's Magazine' and 'Partisan Review,' offer a personal and introspective look at Baldwin's experiences growing up in Harlem, his encounters with racism, and his reflections on the civil rights movement.
The book is renowned for its candid and prophetic insights into the African American experience and has been praised for its blend of outrage and empathy, making it a classic of the autobiographical genre and a significant work in American nonfiction.
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Mentioned by Benjamin Walker as one of three writers whose work was impacted by CIA funding.
The Artists Who Worked For The CIA (1960) w/ Benjamen Walker
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Ryan Holiday when discussing the tension between acceptance and the fight against injustice.
Ryan Holiday when discussing the tension between acceptance and the fight against injustice.
What We Accept, and What We Must Never Accept
Mentioned by Keith Lamar as one of the authors who influenced his education and maturation while in prison.
"I'm Innocent": Keith LaMar Speaks Live from Death Row About His Case, Conditions & Pending Execution
