Robeson, Paul 1898-1976
Overview
| Works: | 1,455 works in 3,066 publications in 12 languages and 58,094 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Drama Film adaptations Excerpts Biographies Juvenile works Criticism, interpretation, etc Musicals Songs and music Silent films |
| Subject Headings: | African Americans |
| Roles: | Performer, Actor, Author, Singer, Narrator, Vocalist, Author of introduction, Originator, Honoree, Proofreader, Costume designer, Editor, Interviewee, Composer, Dedicatee, Other, Contributor, Commentator, Conductor, Signer |
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Most widely held works about
Paul Robeson
- Paul Robeson by Martin B Duberman( Book )
- The undiscovered Paul Robeson : an artist's journey, 1898-1939 by Paul Robeson( Book )
- Here I stand by Paul Robeson( Book )
- The politics of Paul Robeson's Othello by Lindsey R Swindall( )
- The crisis of the Negro intellectual by Harold Cruse( Book )
- Eslanda : the large and unconventional life of Mrs. Paul Robeson by Barbara Ransby( )
- Paul Robeson : the artist as revolutionary by Gerald Horne( )
- Paul Robeson by Eloise Greenfield( Book )
- Paul Robeson : a life of activism and art by Lindsey R Swindall( Book )
- Paul Robeson speaks : writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974 by Paul Robeson( Book )
- The whole world in his hands : a pictorial biography of Paul Robeson by Susan Robeson( Book )
- Paul Robeson : artist and citizen by Jeffrey C Stewart( Book )
- Paul Robeson, All-American by Dorothy Butler Gilliam( Book )
- Paul Robeson by Scott Ehrlich( Book )
- Paul Robeson : the life and times of a free Black man by Virginia Hamilton( Book )
- Heavenly bodies : film stars and society by Richard Dyer( Book )
- Paul Robeson : the years of promise and achievement by Sheila Tully Boyle( Book )
- Paul Robeson, the great forerunner( Book )
- Paul Robeson, citizen of the world by Shirley Graham Du Bois( Book )
- The professor and the pupil : the politics of W.E.B. Du Bois and Paul Robeson by Murali Balaji( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Paul Robeson
The Emperor Jones by
Eugene O'Neill(
Visual
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72 editions published between 1933 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning manipulator takes control of a Caribbean island and declares himself emperor
72 editions published between 1933 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cunning manipulator takes control of a Caribbean island and declares himself emperor
Songs of free men by
Paul Robeson(
)
26 editions published between 1942 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1942 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic folk music from Smithsonian Folkways(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Celebration of America(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents fourteen patriotic songs in a variety of genres, and includes facts about the history of the U.S., and a trivia question that relates to each selection
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents fourteen patriotic songs in a variety of genres, and includes facts about the history of the U.S., and a trivia question that relates to each selection
Rhapsodies in black : music and words from the Harlem Renaissance(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
Paul Robeson : portraits of the artist(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of feature films that starred Paul Robeson, plus one short documentary narrated by Sidney Poitier
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of feature films that starred Paul Robeson, plus one short documentary narrated by Sidney Poitier
Show boat by
Jerome Kern(
Recording
)
17 editions published between 1927 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Promotional records for the 1936 Universal Productions film muisical Show boat. Contains brief musical excerpts dubbed from the soundtrack, interspersed with vocal commentary promoting the film
17 editions published between 1927 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Promotional records for the 1936 Universal Productions film muisical Show boat. Contains brief musical excerpts dubbed from the soundtrack, interspersed with vocal commentary promoting the film
Pioneers of African-American cinema(
Visual
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4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart from the Hollywood establishment, cultivating visual and narrative styles that were uniquely their own
4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart from the Hollywood establishment, cultivating visual and narrative styles that were uniquely their own
Don't mourn-- organize! : songs of labor songwriter Joe Hill by
Joe Hill(
Recording
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9 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, poems, and speeches by or about labor organizer Joe Hill
9 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs, poems, and speeches by or about labor organizer Joe Hill
King Solomon's Mines(
Visual
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42 editions published between 1937 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads a party in search of both a missing English aristocrat and King Solomon's Mines
42 editions published between 1937 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads a party in search of both a missing English aristocrat and King Solomon's Mines
Show boat by
Jerome Kern(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a stage star who falls for the dashing riverboat gambler, Gaylord Ravenal
6 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a stage star who falls for the dashing riverboat gambler, Gaylord Ravenal
Paul Robeson : essays on his life and legacy by
Joseph Dorinson(
Book
)
3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson was born April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of an escaped slave. He rose to unparalleled heights as an athlete, actor, singer, and activist, and was arguably the most prominent African American from the 1920s through the 1950s. This work is a compilation of 18 essays written by scholars and activists that were presented at a one-day conference held at Long Island University's Brooklyn campus on February 28, 1998, to honor Robeson's life and legacy. The essays discuss his significance as a singer, his political activism, his efforts to achieve solidarity between Afric
3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson was born April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of an escaped slave. He rose to unparalleled heights as an athlete, actor, singer, and activist, and was arguably the most prominent African American from the 1920s through the 1950s. This work is a compilation of 18 essays written by scholars and activists that were presented at a one-day conference held at Long Island University's Brooklyn campus on February 28, 1998, to honor Robeson's life and legacy. The essays discuss his significance as a singer, his political activism, his efforts to achieve solidarity between Afric
Edna Ferber's Show Boat by
Jerome Kern(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a showboat star, who falls for Gaylord Ravenal, a riverboat gambler
8 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of the growth and maturity of Magnolia, a showboat star, who falls for Gaylord Ravenal, a riverboat gambler
Paul Robeson sings "Ol' man river" & other favorites by
Paul Robeson(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in 4 languages and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in 4 languages and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On my journey : Paul Robeson's independent recordings by
Paul Robeson(
Recording
)
13 editions published in 2007 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American giant of 20th century music, Paul Robeson stood tall against racism, McCarthyism, and blacklisting to proclaim the majesty of African-American culture. His influential career is celebrate with an extensive collection
13 editions published in 2007 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American giant of 20th century music, Paul Robeson stood tall against racism, McCarthyism, and blacklisting to proclaim the majesty of African-American culture. His influential career is celebrate with an extensive collection
Classic labor songs : from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings(
Recording
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Americana : the American dream(
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2009 and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 2005 and 2009 and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The magic of Christmas : nostalgic songs and carols(
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Body and soul(
Visual
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30 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson in his first screen role, plays two parts, an evil preacher and his good brother, who wage a personal war for the body and soul of the heroine
30 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Robeson in his first screen role, plays two parts, an evil preacher and his good brother, who wage a personal war for the body and soul of the heroine
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1944 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about the tragic consequences of jealousy, presented by a company led by Paul Robeson. Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealousy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Othello strangles Desdemona before learning of Iago's evil, and then kills himself in remorse. The broadcast excerpt from the NBC radio show "Shell Chateau" includes three songs sung by Robeson, two from the film "Sanders of the River."
15 editions published between 1944 and 1998 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about the tragic consequences of jealousy, presented by a company led by Paul Robeson. Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealousy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Othello strangles Desdemona before learning of Iago's evil, and then kills himself in remorse. The broadcast excerpt from the NBC radio show "Shell Chateau" includes three songs sung by Robeson, two from the film "Sanders of the River."
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Related Identities
- Duberman, Martin B. Author
- Swindall, Lindsey R. 1977- Author
- Robeson, Eslanda Goode 1896-1965 Costume designer Performer Author Actor
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- Othello (Fictitious character from Shakespeare)
- Robeson, Paul Jr 1927-2014 Interviewee Author
- Brown, Lawrence 1893-1972 Singer Arranger Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Wright, Richard 1908-1960 Author Lyricist
- McKissack, Pat 1944-2017 Author
- Hansberry, Lorraine 1930-1965
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Actors African American actors African American arts African American intellectuals African American political activists African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African American singers African Americans--Intellectual life African Americans--Politics and government Blacks--Civil rights Du Bois, W. E. B.--(William Edward Burghardt), Fame Folk songs Folk songs, English Garland, Judy Hansberry, Lorraine, Harlem Renaissance Interracial marriage Italy--Venice Jealousy Monroe, Marilyn, Moore, Richard B.--(Richard Benjamin) Motion picture actors and actresses--Public opinion Motion pictures--Social aspects Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Muslims O'Neill, Eugene, Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Oratorios--Excerpts, Arranged Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Political activists Political and social views Political ballads and songs Popular music Race relations Robeson, Paul, Robeson, Susan, Shakespeare, William, Singers Social conflict Songs (Low voice) with orchestra Songs (Low voice) with piano Spirituals (Songs) United States Women anthropologists Working class Wright, Richard,
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Alternative Names
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson acteur, athlète, chanteur et écrivain américain
Paul Robeson americký herec, zpěvák a aktivista
Paul Robeson Amerikaans acteur
Paul Robeson amerikansk skådespelare, sångare och advokat
Paul Robeson amerikansk skodespelar, songar og advokat
Paul Robeson amerikansk skuespiller, sanger og advokat
Paul Robeson amerykański koszykarz
Paul Robeson attore, cestista e cantante statunitense
Paul Robeson basquetebolista estadunidense
Paul Robeson pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Paul Robeson US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Sänger, Sportler, Autor und Bürgerrechtler
Robeson, Paul Leroy 1898-1976
Robeson, Paul LeRoy Bustill
Robson, Polʹ
Robson, Polʹ 1898-1976
Robsonas Polis
Поль Робсон
Робсон П.
Робсон Поль
Պոլ Ռոբսոբ
פול רובסון
פול רובסון שחקן אמריקאי
רובסון, פול
רובסון, פול 1898-1976
پل رابسون بازیگر، خواننده، و وکیل آمریکایی
پل روبسن
পল ৰ'বচন
ਪਾਲ ਰਾਬਸਨ
പോൾ റോബ്സൺ അമേരിക്കന് ചലചിത്ര നടന്
ポール・ロブスン
ロブスン, ポール
保羅·羅伯遜
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