In this episode we examine the poem "Paradise," published in the winter of 1941.  Professor Roberts sees the poem "Paradise" as laden with the influences of Countee Cullen, who is a poet of the Harlem Renaissance, Baldwin’s former middle school teacher, a Clinton graduate, and was once an editor for The Magpie.  Professor Roberts also argues that "Paradise" can be considered as having elements of romanticism and explains to us why.    Aldo discusses the usage of the word paradise through the juxtaposition of mental health struggles.   The both of them also discuss the poem's religious assertions and evocations. Paradise is read by Elena from 3BEpisode References:Larry DobyRomanticism Post Structuralist Literary Theory Phylis Wheatley Further Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography  by David LeemingTalking At The Gates: by James CampbellBegin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.Baldwin's Harlem by Herb BoydJames Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. WeatherbyJames Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. MullenThe Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J.  Garvey If you've enjoyed what you've heard, please rate and review this podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. Email us at themagpieyears@gmail.com or you can find us on twitter (now known as X) @DrFrankRoberts and @aldobmartinLearn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.eduMore podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:The ReclamationThe Fatherhood ProjectYALD. The PodcastJammin' on the OneSo...Tell Me About Your Podcast