James Baldwin | |
| Born |
1924
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1987 (aged 63)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | African American Literature, Social Commentary |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was an American novelist, essayist, and social critic. His works, such as “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “The Fire Next Time,” explored racial and social issues in the United States, contributing to the civil rights movement.
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