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Africa to America to Paris the migration of black writers
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 199 libraries worldwide Traces the path of African-American literature from the shores of the U.S. to the Left Bank of Paris at the end of World War II through the late 1960s. The program provides context by first exploring the New Orleans salon poetry of Desdunes and then discussing the historic suppression of black activists in the U.S. after the Harlem Renaissance. This program primarily traces the lives of James Baldwin, Richard Wright and Chester Himes who immigrated to Paris seeking greater intellectual freedom. Includes remembrances of fellow artists and readings from their diaries and works.
Africa to America to Paris
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Traces the path of African-American literature from the shores of the U.S. to the Left Bank of Paris at the end of World War II through the late 1960s. The program provides context by first exploring the New Orleans salon poetry of Desdunes and then discussing the historic suppression of black activists in the U.S. after the Harlem Renaissance. This program primarily traces the lives of James Baldwin, Richard Wright and Chester Himes who immigrated to Paris seeking greater intellectual freedom. Includes remembrances of fellow artists and readings from their diaries and works. Audience Level
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African American authors African Americans American literature American literature--African American authors American literature--French influences Baldwin, James,--1924-1987 Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc. Desdunes, Rodolphe Lucien Educational films France--Paris France--Paris--Rive Gauche Himes, Chester B.,--1909-1984 History Intellectual life Wright, Richard,--1908-1960
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