Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln

Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln

by James Baldwin
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Publication Date: 15/08/2022

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In 'Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln,' James Baldwin presents a compelling exploration into the ethos of American identity through the lives and achievements of four pivotal figures in the nation's history. Blending biographical sketches with inspirational anecdotes, Baldwin's work transcends mere historical recounting, showcasing his literary finesse and a deep understanding of the cultural and political landscapes that shaped these icons. Within the literary context, the book serves both as an educational tool for young readers and a meaningful reflection on American values and leadership, rendered in a narrative style that is accessible yet profound. James Baldwin, renowned for his ability to distill complex ideas into relatable prose, wrote this collection as an homage to the pillars of American legacy. His keen insight into the human condition and his commitment to civil rights are reflected in the emphasis he places on character and virtue in leadership. It is perhaps his own journey as an African American intellectual seeking truth and justice that led him to highlight figures who represent the highest aspirations of democracy and social progress. 'Recommended for readers young and old, 'Four Great Americans' invites a rediscovery of the foundational narratives that continue to shape the American conscience. Baldwin's narrative prowess coupled with a clear dedication to imparting historical knowledge, make this edition an essential read for those seeking to understand the past in order to better navigate the present. As DigiCat Publishing takes care to preserve the integrity of Baldwin's original work, this book promises to enrich the already enduring legacy of its subjects and the enduringly relevant insights of its author.

ISBN:
8596547170327
8596547170327
Category:
Classic fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
15-08-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
James Baldwin

James Baldwin was born and educated in New York. Go Tell It on the Mountain, his first novel, was published in 1953. Evoking brilliantly his experiences as a boy preacher in Harlem, it was an immediate success and was followed by Giovanni's Room, which explores the theme of homosexual love in a sensitive and compelling way.

Another Country (1963) created something of a literary explosion and was followed in 1964 by two non-fiction books, Nobody Knows My Name and Notes of a Native Son, which contain several of the stories and essays that brought him fame in America. Nobody Knows My Name was selected by the American Library Association as one of the outstanding books of its year. Going to Meet the Man was James Baldwin's first collection of stories.

He also published several collections of essays, including The Fire Next Time (1963), Nothing Personal (1964), No Name in the Street (1971), The Devil Finds Work (1976) and Evidence of Things Not Seen (1983), and he wrote two plays, The Amen Corner (1955) and Blues for Mr Charlie (1965). His later novels include If Beale Street Could Talk (1974), Little Man, Little Man (1975) and Just Above My Head (1979). Many of his books are published in Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics.

James Baldwin won a number of literary fellowships: a Eugene F. Saxon Memorial Trust Award, a Rosenwald Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Partisan Review Fellowship, and a Ford Foundation Grant-in-Aid. He was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour in 1986. He died in 1987.

The Times obituary declared, 'The best of his work ... stands comparison with any of its period to come out of the United States,' while Newsweek described him as 'an angry writer, yet his intelligence was so provoking and his sentences so elegant that he quickly became the black writer that white liberals liked to fear'.

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