![]() ![]() 'A welcome contribution to a portrait of the radical Baldwin, untamed by liberal platitudes' David Palumbo-Liu, Louise Hewlett Nixon Professor and Professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford University and author of 'The Deliverance of Others' An indispensable weapon for any activist fighting today's ranging fires' It is a book that angers, moves, and inspires. Lucidly and compellingly written, it updates and recontextualizes our knowledge of the complex, humane brilliance of Baldwin, drawing out his importance not only for the ages, but most urgently for our present day. 'One of the most important publishing events of this political age. 'A smart, concise introduction, well worth a read' Recommended for readers seeking a broader understanding of the opinions of one of the great writers of the 20th century' 'A clear, incisive writer, Mullen succeeds with providing a fresh perspective on an author he so obviously admires. 'A fresh, incisive, and uplifting biography' Kelley, author of 'Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original' ![]() ![]() If you want to know the real Baldwin, this is the book to read' 'Finally, the James Baldwin we've been waiting for: the revolutionary, fierce internationalist, queer theorist, anti-imperialist, anti-Zionist, and perhaps the most dangerous thinker of the 20th century. ![]()
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