A Lesson in Humility

Subtitle: A Book of Short Stories

Series: Fifty Famous People

James Baldwin

The novel explores the complexities of racial identity and the struggle for self-discovery through the eyes of a young black man growing up in Harlem during the 1940s. It delves into themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for authenticity amidst societal expectations and internalized racism. The protagonist's journey is marked by his struggles with his own identity, as he navigates the tensions between his desire to conform to white standards and his need to assert his blackness. Through his experiences, the novel critiques the notion of a singular... AI Generated Content

~1956 CE

Available in: English