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- Title
James Baldwin.
- Authors
Estes, David C.
- Abstract
James Baldwin, a renowned essayist, has written extensively on a range of topics, including life in Harlem, Paris, and Atlanta, as well as influential figures like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. In his book, The Evidence of Things Not Seen, Baldwin delves into the Atlanta child-murder case, drawing from his personal experience of the "terror of being destroyed." Unlike his earlier essays, Baldwin's writing style in this book is more subtle, aiming to provoke important questions rather than explicitly stating them. The book has been well-received in France, where it is seen as an exploration of a social crisis with racial undertones. In an interview, Baldwin discusses his approach to writing nonfiction and autobiography, emphasizing the importance of finding his own perspective rather than portraying himself as a victim. He also reflects on the challenges of using his own experiences as a means to shed light on broader social issues and the relationship between writing autobiography and shaping one's identity. Baldwin concludes by contemplating the fragmented nature of American society and the role of the artist in connecting with an audience.
- Subjects
BALDWIN, James, 1924-1987; AUTOBIOGRAPHY; NONFICTION writing; MURDER; ESSAYISTS; ESSAYS
- Publication
New Orleans Review, 2023, Vol 51, p1
- ISSN
0028-6400
- Publication type
Article