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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the Spring 1941 edition of "The Magpie," James Baldwin published a play titled "These Two."  Dr. Roberts and Aldo discuss how some of the elements, themes, and literary strategies used in this piece are some of the same components that Baldwin would use in his future works.  These Two is Narrated by Tina E and Performed by:Elena from 3B as DavidTina E. as TomEpisode References:Native Son by Richard WrightThe Last Tycoon by F. Scott FitzgeraldLong Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'NeilDusk of Dawn by W.E.B. Du BoisOrilla Winfield (Bill Miller)Death of the Author is the Birth of the ReaderBeauford DelanyFurther Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern Maria 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 GIf 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:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942  takes listeners on a fascinating journey to James Baldwin's early days as a teenage prodigy at New York City's famed DeWitt Clinton High School. Co-hosted by New York City-based podcast creator Aldo B. Martin and Harlem-based English Professor Frank Leon Roberts, Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years combines in-depth analysis,  casual conversation and riveting audio performances of rare and never-before-recorded work written by teenage Baldwin. Insightful, conversational, and accessible—Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years will appeal to anyone with a love for James Baldwin, New York City, stories, conversation, podcasts, or the power of literature.