Baldwin's Harlem : a biography of James Baldwin /
Boyd, Herb,1938-
New York ; London : Atria Books,
c2008.
A portrait of the iconic author offers insight into Baldwin's connection to the city of Harlem, from his relationship with poet laureate Countee Cullen and student writings at Frederick Douglass Junior High to his diverse views on Harlem's community life.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-233) and index.
Born in Harlem -- Encountering Countee Cullen -- Langston Hughes -- Sanctuary -- Death in Harlem -- Malcolm X -- The Harlem Six -- The Jewish question -- Harlem, real and imagined -- Cruse's crisis -- Baraka.
A portrait of the iconic author offers insight into Baldwin's connection to the city of Harlem, from his relationship with poet laureate Countee Cullen and student writings at Frederick Douglass Junior High to his diverse views on Harlem's community life.
Baldwin, James, 1924-1987.
Authors, American
African American authors