From Frederick Douglass to the present, the preoccupation of black writers with manhood and masculinity has been constant. Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson explores how in their own work three major African-American writers contest classic portrayals of black men in earlier literature, from slave narratives through the great novels of Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison.

Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson

Literature & Fiction

Clark, Keith

History & Criticism

University of Illinois Press

From Frederick Douglass to the present, the preoccupation of black writers with manhood and masculinity is a constant. Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson explores how in their own work three major African American writers contest classic portrayals of black men in earlier literature, from slave narratives through the great novels of Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison. Keith Clark examines short stories, novels, and plays by Baldwin, Gaines, and Wilson, arguing that since the 1950s the three have interrupted and radically dismantled the constricting literary depictions of black men who equate selfhood with victimization, isolation, and patriarchy. Instead, they have reimagined black men whose identity is grounded in community, camaraderie, and intimacy. Delivering original and startling insights, this book will appeal to scholars and students of African American literature, gender studies, and narratology.

One of the South?s most revered writers, Ernest J. Gaines attracts both popular and academic audiences. Gaines?s unique literary style, depiction of the African American experience, and celebration of the rural South?s oral tradition have brought him critical praise and numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Humanities Medal, and a National Book Critics Circle Award for his novel A Lesson before Dying. In this welcome guide to Gaines?s fiction, Keith Clark offers insightful analyses of his novels and short stories. Clark?s close readings elucidate Gaines?s more acclaimed works?including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and A Gathering of Old Men?while also introducing lesser­-known but masterfully crafted pieces, such as the story ?Three Men? and the civil rights novel In My Father?s House. Gaines?s most recent work, The Tragedy of Brady Sims, receives here one of its first critical examinations. Clark shows how the themes of Gaines?s literary oeuvre, produced over the past fifty years, dovetail with issues reverberating in twenty-­first-­century America: race and the criminal justice system; black masculinity; the environment; the enduring impact of slavery; black southern women?s voices; and blacks? and whites? interpretation of history. In addition to textual discussions, the book includes an interview Clark conducted with Gaines at the writer?s home in New Roads, Louisiana, in 2014, further illuminating the inner workings and personality of this eminent literary artist.

Navigating the Fiction of Ernest J. Gaines: A Roadmap for Readers

LSU Press

High and Mighty: Select Sketches About the Deschutes Country

Book by Chandler, Robert, Clark, Keith, Clark, Donna, Dicken, Samuel N., Brogan, Phil, Knuth, Priscilla, Cogswell, Phil, Jr.

History

Chandler, Robert

Clark, Donna

Dicken, Samuel N.

Brogan, Phil

Knuth, Priscilla

Cogswell, Phil, Jr.

Americas

Oregon Historical Society Pr

Redmond: Where the Desert Blooms

".. a striking personal statement of a man's experience in prayer."

Make space, make symbols: A personal journey into prayer

Ave Maria Press

Usual second hand wear including former owner's name on half title

Make Space, Make Symbols: A Personal Journey into Prayer

Religion & Spirituality

Ave Maria Pr

This is the author's memoir reflecting on his choice to live a celibate life. "A Creative Reflection on Intimacy, Loneliness, Sexuality and Commitment"

An Experience of Celibacy. A Creative Reflection on Intimacy, Loneliness, Sexuality and Commitment

Paperback: 182 pages Publisher: Ave Maria Pr (June 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 0877933294 ISBN-13: 978-0877933298 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Being Sexual and Celibate

The Skilled Participant

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

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Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson

Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson

Navigating the Fiction of Ernest J. Gaines: A Roadmap for Readers

High and Mighty: Select Sketches About the Deschutes Country

Redmond: Where the Desert Blooms

Make space, make symbols: A personal journey into prayer

Make Space, Make Symbols: A Personal Journey into Prayer

An Experience of Celibacy. A Creative Reflection on Intimacy, Loneliness, Sexuality and Commitment

Being Sexual and Celibate

The Skilled Participant