JAMES BALDWIN A SOUL ON FIRE a short play by HOWARD B. SIMON
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History
형식
페이퍼백
페이지
87
언어
영어
출판됨
Dec 21, 2011
출판사
Glover Lane Press
ISBN-10
061558327X
ISBN-13
9780615583273
설명
Howard B. Simon's short play delves into the historical intersection of civil rights and personal convictions through the imagined dialogue between two pivotal figures: James Baldwin and Robert Kennedy. Set against the backdrop of 1960s America, the narrative unveils the complexities of race, identity, and social justice, offering a profound exploration of Baldwin’s fiery passion for equality and Kennedy’s evolving perspectives on leadership.
Through evocative exchanges, the characters navigate their differing backgrounds and ideologies, illuminating the challenges of bridging cultural divides during a tumultuous era. Simon crafts a delicate balance between tension and understanding as Baldwin challenges Kennedy to confront his own privileges and responsibilities. Their conversation serves as a mirror to the broader societal struggles, reflecting the hopes and frustrations of a generation yearning for change.
This play serves as both a tribute to Baldwin’s eloquence and a reminder of the urgency of social justice, echoing the timeless resonance of their dialogue in today’s world.
Through evocative exchanges, the characters navigate their differing backgrounds and ideologies, illuminating the challenges of bridging cultural divides during a tumultuous era. Simon crafts a delicate balance between tension and understanding as Baldwin challenges Kennedy to confront his own privileges and responsibilities. Their conversation serves as a mirror to the broader societal struggles, reflecting the hopes and frustrations of a generation yearning for change.
This play serves as both a tribute to Baldwin’s eloquence and a reminder of the urgency of social justice, echoing the timeless resonance of their dialogue in today’s world.