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If Beale Street Could Talk
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"One of the best books Baldwin has ever written–perhaps the best of all." –The Philadelphia Inquirer
“A moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it strikes us as timeless.”–Joyce Carol Oates
"If Van Gogh was our nineteenth-century artist-saint, James Baldwin is our twentiethth-century one." –Michael Ondaatje
"Striking and particularly haunting. . . . A beauty, especially in its rendering of youthful passion." –Cosmopolitan
"A major work of black American fiction... His best novel yet, even Baldwin's most devoted readers are due to be stunned by it."
–The New Republic
"Emotional dynamite... a powerful assault upon the cynicism that seems today to drain our determination to confront deep social problems."
–Library Journal
"A moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it strikes us as timeless."
–The New York Times Book Review
“A moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it strikes us as timeless.”–Joyce Carol Oates
"If Van Gogh was our nineteenth-century artist-saint, James Baldwin is our twentiethth-century one." –Michael Ondaatje
"Striking and particularly haunting. . . . A beauty, especially in its rendering of youthful passion." –Cosmopolitan
"A major work of black American fiction... His best novel yet, even Baldwin's most devoted readers are due to be stunned by it."
–The New Republic
"Emotional dynamite... a powerful assault upon the cynicism that seems today to drain our determination to confront deep social problems."
–Library Journal
"A moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it strikes us as timeless."
–The New York Times Book Review
Kurzbeschreibung
In this honest and stunning novel, James Baldwin has given America a moving story of love in the face of injustice. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin’s story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions–affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, Baldwin has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.
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I LOOK at myself in the mirror. Lesen Sie die erste Seite Ausgewählte Seiten ansehen
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The novel If Beale Street Could Talk" is written by James Baldwin who lived from 1924 to1987. He was born in Harlem, NY City and wrote this book in 1973.
James Baldwin tries to illustrate racism and discrimination of blacks at this time, especially in Harlem New York where the novel is set.
The book is about a discriminated young black couple that lives in Harlem, New York. The protagonist "Tish" is pregnant and is in love with "Fonny", the other main character.
Everything is fine until "Fonny" is accused of having raped a woman. He is put in jail but "Tish´s" family fights for "Fonny's" right and tries to reveal the truth to get him out of prison.
Although discrimination is a mainly social theme, Baldwin puts it into a familiar frame.
The plot is primary to the elements of the story.
The characters show the bitterness but also the hope of the Afro-American. Especially the main characters "Tish" and "Fonny" develop during the story. The characters aren't always described directly.
Baldwin writes in my opinion very comprehensible and uses medium long sentences. The dialogues in this novel are very effective but sometimes too complicated.
James Baldwin tries to illustrate racism and discrimination of blacks at this time, especially in Harlem New York where the novel is set.
The book is about a discriminated young black couple that lives in Harlem, New York. The protagonist "Tish" is pregnant and is in love with "Fonny", the other main character.
Everything is fine until "Fonny" is accused of having raped a woman. He is put in jail but "Tish´s" family fights for "Fonny's" right and tries to reveal the truth to get him out of prison.
Although discrimination is a mainly social theme, Baldwin puts it into a familiar frame.
The plot is primary to the elements of the story.
The characters show the bitterness but also the hope of the Afro-American. Especially the main characters "Tish" and "Fonny" develop during the story. The characters aren't always described directly.
Baldwin writes in my opinion very comprehensible and uses medium long sentences. The dialogues in this novel are very effective but sometimes too complicated.
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If Beale Street Could talk is a captivating and interesting book. While reading you would not want to stop until you have reached the end!
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That book was wonderful, I felt with the caracters and I looked up to the love the two young people felt for each other. But it really scared me, that they had to fight so hard, only because they are black.
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Another boring lovestory
This novel written by James Baldwin tells a story about love and discrimination.
Those topics are not very original so my first impression of the book was that it was not very... Lesen Sie weiter...
Those topics are not very original so my first impression of the book was that it was not very... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Oktober 2008 von Detlef Holinski
If Beale Street Could Talk ...the best!
I've read all but four of James Baldwin's books. This one is the best!I can't do the book any justice. I don't feel I can stress to any one who enjoys James Baldwin enough... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 23. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
This book is deep and has alot of meaning behind the title
"If Beale street could talk" this title kind of throws the story off but, the story within itself is interesting and full of intese emotion.
Am 11. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
James Baldwin is part of the standard.
I say this because if you are a lover of black male authors. James Baldwin is and should be at the top of your list. He brings so much passion and feelling in all his works. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 27. November 1998 veröffentlicht
I thought it was great!!!
I found this book to be a great revelation. I was very impressed by Baldwin's ability to relate the emotions of his characters so viivdly that the reader could actually feel them. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. November 1998 von 02rmcmor@uor.edu
play that sweet, sad music baby.
This novel was about a great many things, including prison, rape, depression, unrequitted love, hope; everything tied right into the theme of opression. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. November 1998 veröffentlicht
I Can't Believe I found This Book AGAIN!!!
I have read this book years ago, and I never forgot it, I would go to different book stores and try to find it with no luck. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. Oktober 1998 von clothes98@yahoo.com
It was rather boring.
Even though I read this book, If Beale Street Could Talk, a while ago I thought that it was very boring. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 10. August 1998 veröffentlicht
One of Baldwin's Best
Having read several of James Baldwin's books, I must say that this is among my favorites. The book draws the reader deep into the saga. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. März 1997 veröffentlicht
Misadvertised as Romance, Beale Street Tells of Prison
Back covers are and always have been a nightmare for Baldwin-lovers.
My 1974 edition gurgles: "It is a magnificent, life-affirming triumph by one of our greatest... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. September 1996 veröffentlicht
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