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Just Above My Head
Book • 1979
Just Above My Head is James Baldwin's final novel, published in 1979.
It tells the story of gospel singer Arthur Montana and his family, exploring themes of love, identity, and the black struggle in America.
The novel spans decades, from Harlem to international locales, weaving a narrative of personal and societal transformation.
Baldwin's work is characterized by its lyrical prose and profound exploration of human experience.
It tells the story of gospel singer Arthur Montana and his family, exploring themes of love, identity, and the black struggle in America.
The novel spans decades, from Harlem to international locales, weaving a narrative of personal and societal transformation.
Baldwin's work is characterized by its lyrical prose and profound exploration of human experience.
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Eddie Glaude Jr.
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James Baldwin: A Man For Our Times with Eddie Glaude
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)
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)
