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Outspoken: Paul Robeson: Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show

Carole Boston Weatherford

Presented as a first-person narrative in free verse, this portrait of Paul Robeson is organized in four acts: Youth, Artist, Activist, and Erased. It follows his rise during the Harlem Renaissance and considers his work as an actor, singer, athlete, speaker, and advocate for humanitarian causes. Spiritual lyrics are woven through the narrative, which also includes sources, notes, and a bibliography.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Activism · History · Music · Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
March 27, 2024
ISBN-13
9781536212976
Language
English
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