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James Baldwin

James Baldwin (2 August 1924 – 1 December 1987) was an American writer. Best-known works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, Giovanni's Room and Notes of a Native Son. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, George Polk Award and Langston Hughes Medal.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by James Baldwin, mostly classic and classic literature, published by Laurel, first published in 1956.

Born 2 August 1924From United States
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Our average4.5★from 1 rated
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Giovanni’s Room cover
Giovanni’s Room1956 · ★ 4.5
GenresClassic 1Classic Literature 1LGBTQ+ 1PublishersLaurel

Awards & honours

6 recorded
Langston Hughes Medal1978George Polk Award1962

Literary prizes

Langston Hughes Medal 1978George Polk Award 1962

Honours & fellowships

VH1 Trailblazer Honors 2018Honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis 1982Guggenheim Fellowship 1954Commander of the Legion of Honour

Books

1 book
Giovanni’s Room cover
Giovanni’s Room1956 · ★ 4.5

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We have reviewed 1 book by James Baldwin: Giovanni’s Room.

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