Notes of a Native Son
Notes of a Native Son is a collection of ten essays by James Baldwin, published in 1955, mostly tackling issues of race in America and Europe.
First edition | |
| Author | James Baldwin |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Essays |
| Publisher | Beacon Press |
Publication date | November 21, 1955 |
| Pages | 165 |
The volume, as his first non-fiction book, compiles essays of Baldwin that had previously appeared in such magazines as Harper's Magazine, Partisan Review, and The New Leader.
Notes of a Native Son is widely regarded as a classic of the autobiographical genre. The Modern Library placed it at number 19 on its list of the 100 best 20th-century nonfiction books.
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