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Chapter 4 - To Her
FromFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)
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18 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
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In this episode Aldo and Professor Roberts examine the poem To Her. In speaking about this poem, the duo could not help but to revert back to a previous work, Paradise, and see similarities in their origins Professor Roberts eludes to the three critical stages of Baldwin’s literary career, and how the poem, To Her, has a link to one of those stages. Professor Roberts also argues that this poem may speak to the notion of a young boy who was trying to perform a certain type of masculine identity as it pertains to his upbringing. The notion of the Magpie as being young Baldwin’s literary laboratory is also discussed.To Her is read by Elena from 3BEpisode References:Jimmy's BluesCountee CullenFurther 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
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (21)
Prologue by Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)