The Fire Next Time
by James Baldwin, Kıvanç Güney
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, Kıvanç Güney holds a highly rated rating of 4.45 out of 5, based on 19.8K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 106 pages.
About The Fire Next Time
A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document. It consists of two “letters,” written on the occasion of the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, that exhort Americans, both black and white, to attack the terrible legacy of racism. Described by The New York Times Book Review as “sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle…all presented in searing, brilliant prose,” The Fire Next Time stands as a classic of our literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Baldwin, Kıvanç Güney |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 106 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Classics, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.45 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,816 |
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What genre is The Fire Next Time?
The Fire Next Time is categorized as Non-Fiction, Classics, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Fire Next Time worth reading?
Based on 19.8K reader ratings, The Fire Next Time has an average score of 4.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Fire Next Time?
The Fire Next Time has 106 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Fire Next Time?
The Fire Next Time was written by James Baldwin, Kıvanç Güney. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for The Fire Next Time?
The ISBN-13 for The Fire Next Time is 9780679744730.0.
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