Going to Meet the Man
Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin, published by Penguin in 1991, is a collection of eight stories that delve into the complexities of human experience and social issues. This edition, available in English and spanning 252 pages, presents Baldwin’s exploration of the profound impacts of discrimination on both victims and perpetrators. The narratives range from the struggles of a jazz pianist in “Sonny’s Blues” to the inner turmoil of an adolescent grappling with his sexuality in “The Outing,” culminating in the chilling tale “Going to Meet the Man.”
Readers will find that Baldwin’s work showcases a blend of imagination and empathy, addressing themes of ingenuity, desperation, and power. Each story offers a unique perspective on the wounds inflicted by societal norms and personal struggles. This collection not only reflects Baldwin’s literary prowess but also serves as a poignant commentary on the human condition, making it a significant contribution to American literature and the broader discourse on race and identity.
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‘There’s no way not to suffer. But you try all kinds of ways to keep from drowning in it.’
The eight stories in this collection showcase the breadth of Baldwin’s imagination, empathy and social critique as he explores the subtle and profound wounds that discrimination leaves in both its victims and its perpetrators- from the down-and-out jazz pianist recovering from addiction in ‘Sonny’s Blues’ to the adolescent who hides his burgeoning sexuality from the church community that defines his world in ‘The Outing’ to the horrifying story of the initiation of a racist, as a deputy sheriff remembers his parents taking him to see the mutilation and murder of a black man by a gleeful mob in ‘Going to Meet the Man’.
First published in 1965, these tales of ingenuity, desperation, power and fear provide a snapshot of a writer at the height of his literary powers.
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