James BALDWIN - Books and biography

In "Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories," James Baldwin weaves a tapestry of narratives that capture the essence of historical figures and cultural icons. Through a unique lens of storytelling,...

In "Fifty Famous Stories Retold," James Baldwin presents a masterful collection of classic tales, infused with his signature lyrical style and insightful commentary. Each story is distilled into a captivating...

In "School Reading By Grades: Fifth Year," James Baldwin offers a compelling exploration of adolescent identity and the complexities of race in America. Through a series of engaging narratives and essays,...

In "The Story of Abraham Lincoln," James Baldwin masterfully interweaves historical narrative with incisive social commentary, illuminating the life of one of America's most revered presidents. Baldwin's...

In "Fifty Famous Stories Retold," James Baldwin reinterprets a selection of timeless tales that resonate across cultures and centuries, infusing them with a fresh perspective. The book features succinct...

James Baldwin's "The Story of Siegfried" is a masterful retelling of the iconic Germanic legend, intricately woven with themes of identity, power, and the human condition. Baldwin's literary style is...

In "Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories," James Baldwin reimagines the lives of historical figures through a lens that is both intimate and analytical. With his signature prose—a lyrical blend...

Voz incontornável da literatura norte-americana do século XX, James Baldwin escreve aqui a sua carta ao mundo: um manifesto apaixonado e apaixonante contra todo o tipo de discriminação.«A obra pioneira...

Dans le Harlem des années cinquante, se nouent les destins de quatre adolescents : Julia l’enfant évangéliste qui enflamme les foules, Jimmy son jeune frère, Arthur le talentueux chanteur de gospel et...

Dans une maison du Sud de la France, à la tombée du jour, un homme se souvient. Jeune Américain installé à Paris pour fuir un père autoritaire et ses propres démons, David est fiancé à l’intrépide Hella....

'Candid, insightful, moving . . . a memoir, a chronicle of and commentary on America's abortive civil-rights movement' -The New York TimesIn this deeply personal book, Baldwin reflects on the experiences...

'The story of the negro in America is the story of America ... it is not a very pretty story'James Baldwin's breakthrough essay collection made him the voice of his generation. Ranging over Harlem in...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'Baldwin's ground-breaking second novel, which established him as one of the great American writers of his timeDavid, a young American in 1950s Paris,...

'Let our novelists read Mr Baldwin and tremble. There is a whirlwind loose in the land' Sunday TimesWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story...

The electrifying first novel from James Baldwin, whose life and words are immortalized in the Oscar-nominated film I Am Not Your Negro'I had to deal with what hurt me most. I had to deal with my father.'Drawing...

"J’aime l’Amérique plus que n’importe quel autre pays au monde, et, exactement pour la même raison, je tiens au droit de la critiquer en permanence." Dans ces essais écrits durant les années 1940 et...

"Certains échappaient à cette prison. La plupart y demeuraient. Ceux qui s'en échappaient laissaient toujours quelque chose d'eux-mêmes en arrière, comme certains animaux qui se coupent une patte et la...

Si Beale Street pouvait parler, elle raconterait à peu près ceci : Tish, dix-neuf ans, est amoureuse de Fonny, un jeune sculpteur noir. Elle est enceinte et ils sont bien décidés à se marier. Mais Fonny,...

Entre 1979 et 1981, vingt-huit enfants, tous âgés entre 7 et 16 ans, tous noirs, tous issus de familles pauvres sont assassinés à Atlanta, Géorgie, dans le Sud profond des États-Unis.En juin 1981, un...

YOU must rise early in the morning," said Dame Louhi, the Wise Woman of the North. She stood at the door of her chamber and looked back into the low-raftered hall where her daughter was spinning. Her...

In "Misread Passages of Scriptures," James Baldwin Brown deftly navigates the convoluted landscape of biblical interpretation, challenging conventional understandings of key scriptural passages. Through...

In "Misread Passages of Scriptures," James Baldwin Brown delves into the nuanced interpretations of biblical texts, challenging conventional readings that have shaped theological thought throughout history....

The longer stories in this book are called Fairy Stories, because that is the name by which such tales are always known to children; and yet only a very few contain any direct reference to fairies. The...

The New York Times bestseller based on the Oscar nominated documentary filmIn June 1979, the writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin embarked on a project to tell the story of America through the...

" Ce que les Blancs doivent faire, c'est essayer de trouver au fond d'eux-mêmes pourquoi, tout d'abord, il leur a été nécessaire d'avoir un "nègre', parce que je ne suis pas un "nègre'. Je ne suis pas...

AS you open this book you will probably ask, "What is a golden deed?" Let me tell you. It is the doing of something for somebody else doing it without thought of self, without thought of reward, fearlessly,...

1951, Baldwin est le premier Noir qui séjourne à Leukerbad (Haut Valais, Suisse). Les enfants crient «Neger!», les gens le dévisagent : qui est cet Américain qui ressemble aux indigènes d’Afrique dont...

Timeless Tales for Young Readers: 20 Books Adapted for Children encapsulates an array of literary gems, spanning centuries and continents. This anthology marries the timeless narratives of legends like...

Children's Library of Classics: A 20-Book Collection offers readers a rich tapestry of timeless tales and literary masterpieces curated for young audiences. This anthology spans an impressive range of...