Cover of Baldwin: A Love Story

Baldwin: A Love Story

Narrated by Ron Butler

Released
August 19, 2025
Length
24 hrs 29 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
"Baldwin: A Love Story" is the first major biography of James Baldwin in thirty years, meticulously crafted from newly uncovered archival materials, original research, and interviews. This compelling work explores how Baldwin's personal relationships with key figures—such as his mentor Beauford Delaney and lover Lucien Happersberger—influenced his writing and creative journey. Nicholas Boggs delves into the complex interplay of geography, culture, and intimacy in Baldwin's life, highlighting how these elements shaped his powerful contributions to literature and the civil rights movement. This richly immersive audiobook offers a profound insight into both the public and private facets of one of the twentieth century's most significant literary figures.

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