James Baldwin

James Baldwin was an American essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist whose work examined race, sexuality, religion, and national identity. His major books include Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), Notes of a Native Son (1955), Giovanni’s Room (1956), and The Fire Next Time (1963). After moving to Paris in 1948, Baldwin developed an international perspective while remaining an influential voice in the U.S. civil rights movement.