Jimmy’s Blues: Selected Poems by James Baldwin (EPUB)

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Finally in paperback, here is James Baldwin’s only collection of poems. Baldwin’s language is deceptively simple–this poetry is easily understood. But the emotions behind the words go to the core not only of the poet’s soul, but of America’s. Readers will see Baldwin here in both a familiar and an altogether different light.

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Editorial Reviews: From Library Journal To his achievements as novelist, essayist, and playwright, Baldwin adds this collection of 19 lyrics that merge intense feeling against racism and oppression with a streetwise yet visionary poetic voice. In the powerful and earthy cadences of the blues traditionthe black’s tragic voicehe confronts the destructive uses of power and asks us to reassess what constitutes a just society. In place of bitterness he offers compassion, and he looks beyond the rhetoric of protest, of personal and national failure, to “the palace of wisdom.” His upbeat conclusion is “Our children are/ the morning star.” Frank Allen, Assoc. Dean, Continuing Education, Allentown Coll., Center Valley, Pa.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I never read poetry, but I’ve read 19 of his other books, so I ordered this one. Most of the poems are topical, and very few are about love. An extra thrill for Baldwin fans!

⭐Engaging, raw and inviting. Everything you would expect from Baldwin!

⭐I recently met the man that was the subject of one of the poems in this book and so I got a copy of this publication. His name is Dwight Stackhouse (called Skip) and he recently completed a novel of his own. Although the book is his own personal story, inter-weaved is a story of meeting, working and touring with the Legendary Baldwin for over three years!. The name of the novel is called “Mother’s Milk”- for Baldwin fans it is a must read. It clearly sheds light on the inspiration for one of the poems in this book ( “Song for Skip”). But his book is fascinating all on it’s own. The man’s story is an adventurous ride-full of emotion and has all the elements of a good read, that is very well written. I have seen very good reviews on it-I can imagine Mr. Baldwin’s influence and I’m sure he would be proud. Understanding the inspiration gives special meaning to Baldwin’s poem “Song for Skip”. I enjoyed all of the poetry

⭐Stagelee wonders how white folks think black folk make it and survive while they colonize, pillage, and plunder the rest of the world. Baldwin lays out with specificity, the “crimes” of the oppressor and warns with wit, sarcasm, and passion, that we hold the secret and wisdom to the world, as well as a promise of eternal life. He “prophecies” hell as the eventually resting place of the oppressor. Two other poets that seem to form a trilogy with “Stagerlee Wonders”, are “A lover’s Question”, and “Song (for skip). I had not heard of his poetry; what a wonderful collection on passionate gems!

⭐A Facebook mention revived my interest in James Baldwin – I’d read Go Tell It On The Mountain as a teenager in the ’60’s and was sad to hear he had died some years ago. An iconic author and poet, he used his talents to speak out during the tempestuous days of the Black Civil Rights movement in 60’s America. He is worthy of being on the bookshelf of anyone who cares about democracy and justice so this ex libris hardback copy is a great addition to mine. His poetry is clever, lyrical, witty and enigmatic and whilst totally different, somehow makes me think of T.S Eliot.

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