Notes of a Native Son

by James Baldwin

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Overview

Since its original publication in 1955, this first nonfiction collection of essays by James Baldwin remains an American classic. His impassioned essays on life in Harlem, the protest novel, movies, and African Americans abroad are as powerful today as when they were first written.
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Book details & editions

ISBN	0807064319
Publisher
Publication date	January 1955
Language	English
Pages	361 pages

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James Baldwin

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.