James Baldwin
James Arthur Baldwin (né Jones; August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American writer and civil rights activist who garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by Time magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for huma…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- August 2nd, 1924
- Died
- December 1st, 1987
- Labels
- Les Disques du Crépuscule