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Giovanni's Room
When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pretends the liaison never happened - while Giovanni's life descends into tragedy. This book introduces love's fascinating possibilities and extremities.
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If Beale Street Could Talk
Tish is nineteen, and pregnant. Her lover Fonny, father of her child, is in jail accused of rape. The two families struggle win justice for Fonny.
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Go Tell it on the Mountain
Presents a semi-autobiographical exploration of the troubled life of the Grimes family in Harlem during the Depression.
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Another Country
After Rufus Scott, an embittered and unemployed black jazz-musician commits suicide, his sister Ida and old friend Vivaldo become lovers. Yet their feelings for each other are complicated by Rufus's friends, especially the homosexual actor Eric Jones who has been Vivaldo's lover.
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Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone
Born in Harlem in 1924, James Baldwin was a novelist, essayist, play¿wright, poet, social critic, and the author of more than twenty books. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, appeared in 1953 to excellent reviews, and his essay col¿lection The Fire Next Time was a bestseller that made him an influential figure in the civil rights movement. Baldwin spent many years in France, where he moved to escape the racism and homophobia of the United States. He died in 1987.
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No Name in the Street
'Baldwin wrote in arias of feeling and thought... [He] proved that if he wrote it down, it could have power beyond the moment.' - Hilton AlsIn this deeply personal book, Baldwin reflects on the experiences that shaped him as a writer and activist: from his childhood in Harlem to the deaths Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Exploring the visceral reality of life in the American South as well as Baldwin's impressions of London, Paris and Hamburg, No Name in the Street grapples with the failed promises of global liberation movements in fearless, candid prose. Timeless, tender and profound, Baldwin's searing narrative contains the multiplicities of what it means to be Black in America and, indeed, around the world.
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Just Above My Head
Explores how gospel singer Arthur Montana discovers his love for Jimmy and portrays how profoundly racial politics can shape the private business of love.
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Nobody Knows My Name
More Notes Of A Native SonContains essays that describe what it means to be black in America. This book describes the tragedies that are inflicted by racial segregation and presents a poignant account of the author's first journey to 'the Old Country', the Southern states.
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The Fire Next Time
Sounds a clarion warning to the world.
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Niet door water, maar door vuur
Niet door water, maar door vuur deed Amerika opschrikken toen het in 1963 uitkwam. In twee persoonlijke, gepassioneerde brieven schrijft James Baldwin over liefde, geloof en hypocrisie in het ‘land van de vrijheid’ en wat het betekent om zwart te zijn in Amerika. Het boek groeide uit tot een van de invloedrijkste teksten over rassenrelaties ooit.
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Old Greek Stories (Cram Edition)
This XpressRead Cram Edition of Old Greek Stories pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Rediscover the captivating world of ancient Greece with James Baldwin's "Old Greek Stories," a timeless collection of classical mythology's most enduring legends. Journey into the realm of gods and heroes as these tales, carefully retold, bring to life the foundational stories of Western culture. Explore the rich tapestry of Greek myths, perfect for introducing young readers to the wonders of classical literature and the captivating narratives that have shaped our understanding of heroism, fate, and the human condition. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the historical text, offering an authentic glimpse into the stories that have resonated through centuries. Delve into the heart of ancient Greece and experience the magic of mythology in this essential volume. A treasure for those interested in legends, history, and the art of storytelling.
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Fairy Stories and Fables
"Fairy Stories and Fables" uses the familiar shape of fairy tales to expose what those stories usually hide: how power is inherited, how fear is taught, and how desire is redirected into obedience. Baldwin reworks the logic of fables-its morals, its punishments, its "happily ever after"-to show that the real magic is never neutral. In these tales, characters are driven by longing and terror, and every lesson arrives with a cost: the loss of freedom, the rewriting of truth, the demand to accept injustice as destiny. Through sharp, lyrical storytelling, Baldwin turns myth into a mirror, forcing the reader to recognize the emotional machinery of racism and oppression.Fairy Stories and Fables is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.
€ 17,90