Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone
Author: James Baldwin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor peeling to edge of DJ.
James Baldwin's Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone is a profound novel that chronicles the life and struggles of Leo Proudhammer, a celebrated Black actor navigating the complexities of fame, identity, and racial injustice in America. This powerful narrative presents a searing indictment of societal hypocrisy and personal compromise, as Proudhammer reflects on his past loves, political awakenings, and artistic journey. Baldwin masterfully illustrates the emotional landscape of a man grappling with his heritage and the demands of his public persona, offering a poignant meditation on love, art, and the enduring fight for dignity. The prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the raw intensity of human experience with unflinching honesty. It ultimately argues for the necessity of self-acceptance and the courage to confront one's own truths amidst a turbulent world.
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Author: James Baldwin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor peeling to edge of DJ.
James Baldwin's Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone is a profound novel that chronicles the life and struggles of Leo Proudhammer, a celebrated Black actor navigating the complexities of fame, identity, and racial injustice in America. This powerful narrative presents a searing indictment of societal hypocrisy and personal compromise, as Proudhammer reflects on his past loves, political awakenings, and artistic journey. Baldwin masterfully illustrates the emotional landscape of a man grappling with his heritage and the demands of his public persona, offering a poignant meditation on love, art, and the enduring fight for dignity. The prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the raw intensity of human experience with unflinching honesty. It ultimately argues for the necessity of self-acceptance and the courage to confront one's own truths amidst a turbulent world.
