James Baldwin (1924-1987), author and activist, was born in Harlem and began writing and publishing in leading magazine like The Nation, New Leader, Commentary, and Partisan Review, as a young man. He left Harlem for Paris at 24 years old and achieved success and international fame for his writings.
Much of Baldwin's early fiction, like go Tell it on the Mountain, and Notes of a Native Son, is autobiographical. He also wrote extensively about the themes of racism, identity, and homosexuality. In all, Baldwin published 6 novels, 2 short plays, collections of short stories and essays, and even poems. His The Fire Next Time, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Just Above My Head, were best sellers. His play Blues for Mr. Charlie was produced on Broadway.
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