Description
In this groundbreaking semi-autobiographical novel, James Baldwin captures a pivotal moment in a fourteen-year-old boy's life as he grapples with his identity as the stepson of a Pentecostal minister in 1930s Harlem. Through lyrical prose and unflinching psychological insight, Baldwin chronicles the protagonist's spiritual awakening and moral struggle, exploring the intersecting complexities of faith, sexuality, and self-discovery. With resonating symbolic power and a compassion tempered by righteous rage, Baldwin's debut work transcends its specific setting to illuminate universal questions of belonging and identity. First published in 1953, this American classic fundamentally expanded the possibilities of American literature, offering readers a profound meditation on what it means to find one's place in the world. Baldwin's masterful rendering of his character's inner turmoil established this novel as an enduring testament to the power of honest, unflinching storytelling.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
Published Oct 4, 2001
272 pages
ISBN: 9780141185910
paperback
Vintage International
Published Jan 1, 2013
226 pages
ISBN: 9780375701870
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First Published
1953
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin.