The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writings 1st Edition by James Baldwin (EPUB)

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From one of the most brilliant and provocative literary figures of the past century—a collection of essays, articles, reviews, and interviews that have never before been gathered in a single volume.“An absorbing portrait of Baldwin’s time—and of him.” —New York Review of BooksJames Baldwin was an American literary master, renowned for his fierce engagement with issues haunting our common history. In The Cross of Redemption we have Baldwin discoursing on, among other subjects, the possibility of an African-American president and what it might mean; the hypocrisy of American religious fundamentalism; the black church in America; the trials and tribulations of black nationalism; anti-Semitism; the blues and boxing; Russian literary masters; and the role of the writer in our society.Prophetic and bracing, The Cross of Redemption is a welcome and important addition to the works of a cosmopolitan and canonical American writer who still has much to teach us about race, democracy, and personal and national identity. As Michael Ondaatje has remarked, “If van Gogh was our nineteenth-century artist-saint, Baldwin [was] our twentieth-century one.”

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⭐This is an essential companion to the collection of Baldwin’s essays in the Library of America, which contains none of these works. Three essays in particular would justify the purchase–“As Much Truth As One Can Bear,” “The Uses of the Blues,” “The White Problem,” but all the others as well are important for serious study of Baldwin’s corpus. Kenan’s introduction is excellent. Disregard reviews elsewhere that dismiss these essays as not Baldwin’s greatest hits, but his B sides. Although he does repeat his themes in his essays, he does that as well in his canonical essays contained in the Library of America edition.

⭐This collection of speeches and essays is a work, like only the best can, lingers and digs itself deeply into your mind long after completing.I was led to this title by Neo Monese via her book club. This was a Baldwin collection I had not read before.This is one of those must own tomes. It calls to be reread and digested and integrated at pace that seems foreign in our world of tech and instant recall. Baldwin is a master wordsmith. He has a power over words that creates layers of subtext and enjoins the listener to actively listen (even as you read the type face.)

⭐Perspective is everything and this book delivers that and more!

⭐This man is brilliant and incisive. A lot of the essays do have the reoccurring theme of racism and getting real about it. And that would be worthwhile (or better yet compulsory) in itself, but he distills it down to core truth that makes it more about one’s own struggle with their humanity no matter who you are.

⭐Gave me one of the greatest understandings Of American culture and the effect and effort and artist can have on their society. Amazing

⭐Was pleasantly surprised to discover more works by James Baldwin, that I hadn’t read. Also amazed by his prophetic views. Many of his predictions and fears are as relevant today as they were nearly 60 years ago. However, despite some dire warnings, Baldwin is always hopeful.

⭐Bought as a gift for my daughter after seeing the movie – I am not your negroe. She really enjoyed it noting that there were some very good interviews and articles about Baldwin that revealed more about his personality.

⭐As always, James Baldwin is amazing!

⭐A favourite writer whose works I started reading and collecting since the late 50’s. Some of the unpublished essays, such as the one on Sakespeare, which I read in 1964 on Shakespeare’s fourth centenary, have thoughtful been republished here.

⭐It’s only after watching I’m not Your Negro that I’ve started reading James Baldwin. This is an impeccable and very enjoyable collection, with an excellent introduction and some brilliant writing: angry, beautiful, witty. Balldwin’s thoughts on America (a “sunlit playpen” in denial of its vicious and violent racial inequalities) and on the obligations of the artist in such a society are hugely relevant today. The best book I’ve read for a very long time!

⭐Excellent book. Powerful and important writing.. Baldwin needs to be even better known in todays world.

⭐As much as James Baldwin is praised, he is still underrated. Such an intelligent, clear, rational thinker, able to not only point out the problems, but offer the solutions.

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