The Fire Next Time
Narrated by Laurence Fishburne
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Length
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
"The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin is a powerful and personal exploration of racial injustice in America, comprising two evocative letters written for the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated for its impactful prose and profound insights, the book examines Baldwin's early life in Harlem while addressing the ongoing legacy of racism. Accompanied by original music, it remains a seminal work that continues to inspire conversations about race and equality in the United States.
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