James Baldwin (1924-1987) was one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. Brought up within a fervently religious community in New York, he went on to become an acclaimed writer and a leading figure in the civil rights movement.Thanks for visiting Red Fish! Subscribe for free to receive short weekly reflections on life, literature, and art.
A fantastic book which I first read when I was in my 20s, living in Paris, borrowing books from the British Council Library. Thanks for reminding me of how good Baldwin was.
I love Baldwin’s essays but don’t really know his fiction. It’s the centennial of his birth this year and there’s lots of well deserved attention now. Thx for this contribution.
Thanks, Victoria. Somehow, I hadn’t clicked that it’s the centenary of James Baldwin’s birth this year. I should have posted this piece on his birthday (2nd August)!
A fantastic book which I first read when I was in my 20s, living in Paris, borrowing books from the British Council Library. Thanks for reminding me of how good Baldwin was.
such an amazing life/writer ✨️
I love Baldwin’s essays but don’t really know his fiction. It’s the centennial of his birth this year and there’s lots of well deserved attention now. Thx for this contribution.
Thanks, Victoria. Somehow, I hadn’t clicked that it’s the centenary of James Baldwin’s birth this year. I should have posted this piece on his birthday (2nd August)!