Four Great Americans
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (817 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0981656110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 189 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A second collection of essays, Nobody Knows My Name, was published in 1961 between his novels Giovanni's Room (1956) and Another Country (1961). His acclaimed collection of essays, Notes of a Native Son, was published in 1955. About the Author James Baldwin (1924-1987) burst on the literary scene in 1953 with his novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, which received excellent reviews and immediately was recognized as establishing a profound new voice in American letters.
James Baldwin (1924-1987) burst on the literary scene in 1953 with his novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, which received excellent reviews and immediately was recognized as establishing a profound new voice in American letters. . His acclaimed collection of essays, Notes of a Native Son, was published in 1955. A second collection of essays, Nobody Knows My Name, was published in 1961 between his novels Giovanni's Room (1956) and Another Country (1961)
Baldwin gives the reader a thumbnail sketch of the accomplishments of these men and also gives the reader a sense of their humanity. Baldwin brings these men to life for his young readers. Parents will enjoy reading this book with their children.. After his career as an educator he began writing on such topics as legends, mythology, biography, and literature. James Baldwin was an American educator and administrator. Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln is a book for young readers