A Political Companion to James Baldwin

“Uniformly excellent” essays on the work of the renowned author and his “extraordinary relevance in the present moment” ( Choice ). In seminal works such as Go Tell It on the Mountain , Notes of a Native Son , and The Fire Next Time , acclaimed author and social critic James Baldwin expresses his profound belief that writers have the power to transform society, engage the public, and inspire and channel conversation to achieve lasting change. While Baldwin is best known for his writings on racia