Name: If Beale Street Could Talk (Deluxe Edition)
Price: 275.00 ZAR
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Author: James Baldwin
ISBN: 9780593688984

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If Beale Street Could Talk (Deluxe Edition)

Type

Physical Book

Author

James Baldwin

Introduction by

Brit Bennett

Publisher

Vintage

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.2 x 1.6 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9780593688984

Synopsis "If Beale Street Could Talk (Deluxe Edition)"

A stunning edition of James Baldwin's timeless novel, with a new introduction by bestselling novelist Brit Bennett From one of our greatest writers, James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk is a profoundly moving novel about love in the face of injustice that is as socially resonant today as it was when it was first published. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin's story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions--affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, Baldwin has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.

James Baldwin

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James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a prominent American writer and activist, known for his deep exploration of issues such as racial identity, sexuality, and social injustice. His work spans genres like the novel, essay, and drama, and has left an indelible mark on 20th century literature.

Among his most iconic works are: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (1953), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), and "Just Above My Head" (1979). These publications, which cover both fiction and essays, focus on the African American experience and the civil rights struggle.

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