Autore: James Baldwin

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. While he has r …

A homesick hero, a pair of friendly rivals, a triumphant bridegroom, and a golden maiden populate the pages of this treasury, a collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology. Assembled b …

The story of Siegfried, the brave young man who rode through fire to awaken the lovely Brunhild from a long sleep, has been told many times and in many variations. James Baldwin’s account, written we …

This anthology of black writers traces the evolution of African-American perspectives throughout American history, from the early years of slavery to the end of the 20th century. The essays, manifest …

The Ancient Greeks and Romans were well known for their fantastic legends of the Titans, Human Heroes, and Gods of Olympus, but where did these myths originate?Did you know that the origin of the Gre …

This timeless collection of short stories encompasses a vast history of famous literary heroes and their romantic tales of bravery, perseverance and compassion. Beginning with Socrates and the ancien …

One summer afternoon rather more than eleven hundred years ago, the boy Roland was sitting in the cleft of a broken rock that forms the crest of one of the hills in the neighborhood of Sutri. Above h …

»Das Werk James Baldwins ist von großer Wucht und Schönheit.« Georg Diez in ›Der Spiegel‹     Dies ist die Geschichte des jungen John Grimes, der erlebt, wie ein einziger Tag unsere Welt zum Einstürz …

Harlem Love Story: eine junge Liebe gegen die Willkür einer weißen Justiz »Jeder in Amerika geborene Schwarze ist in der Beale Street geboren. Die Beale Street ist unser Erbe. Dieser Roman handelt vo …

»Baldwins Essays sind wie Brandbomben in Trump-Land.« Georg Diez, ›Der Spiegel‹ James Baldwin war zehn Jahre alt, als er zum ersten Mal Opfer weißer Polizeigewalt wurde. Dreißig Jahre später, 1963, b …

An American Book of Golden Deeds, by James Baldwin, and published by American Book Company, New York, 1907.Forty four short and inspiring stories of heroism and personal sacrifice made by Americans f …

Perhaps no other stories have ever been told so often or listened to with so much pleasure as the classic tales of ancient Greece. For many ages they have been a source of delight to young people and …

My object in writing this "Story of the Golden Age" has been to pave the way, if I dare say it, to an enjoyable reading of Homer, either in translations or in the original. I have taken the …

There are numerous time-honored stories which have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one's education. These s …

Far away in the Frozen Land, a long time ago, a master wizard forged the wondrous Sampo, or mill of fortune, which ground out all sorts of treasures and gave wealth and power to its owner. This story …

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin. Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Child …

Here are related the daring feats and great exploits of Roland, worthiest of the barons of France in the time of Charlemagne, and those of Oliver and Reinold and Ogier the Dane, all heroes who were h …

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes.Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are i …

Old Greek Stories is a classic novel by James Baldwin. …

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes.Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are i …

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes. Of these fifty stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are …

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This book is dedicated to a consideration of genocide in the context of political sociology. It demonstrates that the underlining predicates of sociology give scant consideration to basic issues of l …

This book is dedicated to a consideration of genocide in the context of political sociology. It demonstrates that the underlining predicates of sociology give scant consideration to basic issues of l …

What did Islamic law mean in the early modern period, a world of great Muslim empires? Often portrayed as the quintessential jurists’ law, to a large extent it was developed by scholars outside the p …

What did Islamic law mean in the early modern period, a world of great Muslim empires? Often portrayed as the quintessential jurists’ law, to a large extent it was developed by scholars outside the p …

James Baldwin was an American author and textbook editor.  Baldwin was self-educated and one of the most prolific writers of school books for children in the 20th century.  This edition of …

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation. American Book of Golden Deeds is a collection of stories of heroism. …

James Baldwin was an American author and teacher.  At one time he was credited with having written or edited more than half the books used in schools throughout the United States.  Baldwin’ …

A fantastic collection of 15 ancient Greek myths compiled by American editor and author James Baldwin. …

YOU have heard of Homer, and of the two wonderful poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which bear his name. No one knows whether these poems were composed by Homer, or whether they are the work of many …

AS you open this book you will probably ask, ‘What is a golden deed?’  Let me tell you. It is the doing of something for somebody else doing it without thought of self, without thought of reward …

The longer stories in this book are called Fairy Stories, because that is the name by which such tales are always known to children; and yet only a very few contain any direct reference to fairies. T …

ONE of the best things to be said of the stories in this volume is that, although they are not biographical, they are about real persons who actually lived and performed their parts in the great dram …

THERE are numerous time-honored stories which have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one’s education. These stori …

When George Washington was a boy there was no United States. The land was here, just as it is now, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific; but nearly all of it was wild and unknown.  …

PERHAPS no other stories have ever been told so often or listened to with so much pleasure as the classic tales of ancient Greece. For many ages they have been a source of delight to young people and …

IN the year 1719 an Englishman whose name was Daniel Defoe wrote a very long story, which he called ‘The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.’ His story was not designed for children, a …

THE romance entitled ‘The Achievements of the Ingenious Gentleman, Don Quixote de la Mancha, ‘ was originally written in Spanish by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. It was published in two parts, the fi …

YOU must rise early in the morning, ‘ said Dame Louhi, the Wise Woman of the North. She stood at the door of her chamber and looked back into the low-raftered hall where her daughter was spinning. He …

Jean Bodel a minstrel of the thirteenth century, wrote, ‘There are but three subjects which interest men, —the tales of France, of Britain, and of Rome the great; and to these subjects there is nothi …

WHEN the world was in its childhood, men looked upon the works of Nature with a strange kind of awe. They fancied that every thing upon the earth, in the air, or in the water, had a life like their o …

SINCE the publication of my larger book, ‘The Horse Fair, ‘ many letters have been received from teachers and their scholars telling of the pleasure derived from the reading of it, and incidentally s …

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS discovered America on the 12th of October, 1492. He had spent eighteen years in planning for that wonderful first voyage which he made across the Atlantic Ocean. The thoughts and …

One of the BBC’s ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’Baldwin’s ground-breaking second novel, which established him as one of the great American writers of his time David, a young American in 1950s Pari …

‘Let our novelists read Mr Baldwin and tremble. There is a whirlwind loose in the land’ Sunday Times When Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin’s masterly st …

‘These essays … live and grow in the mind’ James Campbell, Independent Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires ‘every ounce of stamina he can summon to att …

The electrifying first novel from James Baldwin, whose life and words are immortalized in the Oscar-nominated film I Am Not Your Negro’I had to deal with what hurt me most. I had to deal with my fath …

‘Sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle … all presented in searing, brilliant prose’ The New York Times Book Review We, the black and the white, deeply need each other …

Everyone s life begins on a level where races, armies, and churches stop. And yet everyone s life is always shaped by races, churches, and armies In these eight extraordinary stories of love, conflic …

The inspiration for the film from Oscar award-winning director Barry Jenkins’Achingly beautiful’ Guardian Harlem in the 1970s: the black soul of New York City. Tish is nineteen and the man she loves …

This is the ficional story of the great gospel singer Arthur Montana. Arthur was found dead in the basement of a London pub at the age of thirty-nine, yet he lives on in this memoir. Written by Hall, …

The New York Times bestseller based on the Oscar nominated documentary film In June 1979, the writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin embarked on a project to tell the story of America through …

‘The story of the negro in America is the story of America … it is not a very pretty story’James Baldwin’s breakthrough essay collection made him the voice of his generation. Ranging over Harlem in …

‘Everyone wishes to be loved, but in the event, nearly no one can bear it’At the height of his theatrical career, the actor Leo Proudhammer is nearly felled by a heart attack. As he hovers between li …

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The notes and …

Keine Liebe ist jemals unschuldig Im Paris der 50er-Jahre lernt David, amerikanischer Expat, in einer Bar den reizend überheblichen, löwenhaften Giovanni kennen. Die beiden beginnen eine Affäre – und …

James Baldwin has collected fifty wonderful stories, including Robin Hood, William Tell, King Alfred And Julius Caesar. Your child will be delighted to hear or read these, and will not only be entert …

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In ‘Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories’ by James Baldwin, readers are taken on a journey through a collection of poignant and thought-provoking tales. Baldwin’s eloquent prose and vivid sto …

In ‘School Reading By Grades: Fifth Year’ by James Baldwin, readers are taken on a literary journey through carefully selected texts intended for fifth-grade students. The book combines classic liter …

In ‘Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln’ by James Baldwin, the author delves into the lives and legacies of key figures in American history. Baldwin’s insightful analysis ref …

In ‘Old Greek Stories’ by James Baldwin, the author brings to life classic Greek myths through vivid storytelling and engaging prose. Baldwin meticulously weaves tales of gods, heroes, and mythical c …

James Baldwin’s ‘The Story of Siegfried’ presents a reimagined retelling of the classic Norse myth surrounding the hero Siegfried. The book is written in Baldwin’s signature eloquent and profound sty …

‘So the club rose, the blood came down, and his bitterness and his anguish and his guilt were compounded.’Drawing on Baldwin’s own experiences of prejudice in an America violently divided by race, th …

Perhaps no other stories have ever been told so often or listened to with so much pleasure as the classic tales of ancient Greece. For many ages they have been a source of delight to young people and …

James Baldwin was one of the most prolific authors of school books for children at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. Though written for young readers, the stories of Washingt …

Fifty Famous Stories Retold (1895), the classic collection of lore recounted by James Baldwin, serves as an early foundation for the love of literature. This volume was widely used in the United Stat …

Baldwins explizitester, leidenschaftlichster Roman Warum hat Rufus Scott – ein begnadeter schwarzer Jazzer aus Harlem – sich das Leben genommen? Wegen seiner Amour fou mit der weißen Leona, einer Lie …

This modern classic is “a tough, tender, bitter novel of a black girl struggling towards womanhood” in 1930s Harlem—with a foreword by James Baldwin (Publishers Weekly).   Depr …

“City Kids, City Teachers has the potential to create genuine change in the learning, teaching, and administration of urban public schools.” —Library Journal   In more tha …

In ‘The Story of Abraham Lincoln’ by James Baldwin, the author masterfully weaves a compelling narrative of the life of one of America’s most influential presidents. Baldwin’s immersive storytelling …

IN the year 1719 an Englishman whose name was Daniel Defoe wrote a very long story, which he called ‘The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.’ His story was not designed for children, a …

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*** Premium Illustrated Ebook ***With both the spirit and style of the original preserved, James Baldwin gives us, into a fully illustrated edition, a new version of Don Quixote, a real timeless clas …

Paves the way to an enjoyable reading of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, by presenting the legends about the causes of the Trojan War woven into a continuous narrative, ending where the story of the Iliad …

A delightful retelling of the Siegfried/Sigurd legend, suitable for both adults and children. The author skilfully weaves together different accounts of Siegfried from the Nibelungen Lied, the Volsun …

Fifty Famous People is comprised of short stories about people, some more famous than others. The stories cannot be strictly called biographical but there is truth in each of them. Each person has ha …

A precise, and engaging introduction to the history of Greek gods and goddesses narrated in the form of short stories. A must read starting book for people alien to the history of Greek gods and hero …

»Die Welt ist nicht mehr weiß, und sie wird nie mehr weiß sein.« Als wäre es eine Nachricht von heute: Nachdem ein weißer Polizist einen Schwarzen erschossen hat, kommt es in Harlem 1943 zu Ausschrei …

In ‘The Sampo: A Wonder Tale of the Old North’ by James Baldwin, readers are transported into the realm of old Norse mythology with a tale rich in enchantment and wonder. The book is a literary maste …

In ‘The Story of Abraham Lincoln’ by James Baldwin, the author provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of America’s most revered presidents. Written in a clear an …

James Baldwin’s ‘Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories’ is a captivating collection that delves into the lives and experiences of various renowned individuals. His unique literary style combin …

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Ein moderner Klassiker der amerikanischen Literatur, erstmals auf Deutsch, mit einem Vorwort von James Baldwin.  Harlem, 1934: Die 12-jährige Francie wächst in einem rauen Umfeld auf. Ihr geliebter V …

In this classic book, Don Quixote, (who became utterly captivated by the enthralling tales of chivalry he devours), embarks on an audacious quest to become a knight himself. Accompanied by his loyal …

»Ein Prophet der klaren Worte.« Susanne Kippenberger, Tagesspiegel  »Wenn wir jetzt nicht nachlassen, sind wir vielleicht imstande, diesen rassistischen Albtraum zu beenden«, schrieb Baldwin 1963 in …

»Jeder sehnt sich danach, geliebt zu werden, doch kaum einer erträgt es dann.« Auf dem Gipfel seines Ruhms wird Leo Proudhammer von einem Herzschlag niedergestreckt. Durch Todesnähe zur Besinnung geb …

‘Fifty Famous People: A Book of Short Stories’ by James Baldwin. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fic …

This is an 1897 reader by an American educator and administrator, James Baldwin. It will help the students learn to spell, define, and pronounce words. It aimed to engage the young reader, develop a …

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Una conmovedora e íntima reflexión sobre la naturaleza de la raza y la nación estadounidense que ha inspirado a generaciones de escritores y pensadores, publicada por primera vez en 1963, el mismo añ …

Als anys cinquanta, en David, un jove americà, passa els dies a París mentre espera la seva parella, la Hella, que ha de tornar d'un viatge per Espanya amb la resposta a la seva proposició de ma …

‘It comes as a great shock to discover that the country which is your birthplace and to which you owe your life and your identity, has not, in its whole system of reality, evolved any place for you’. …

In James Baldwin’s ‘Fifty Famous Stories Retold, ‘ the reader is presented with a collection of timeless tales that have been adapted for a modern audience. The book combines classic storytelling wit …

This book is intended for young scholars. The stories told are well-known and are about figures such as King Arthur and Pocahontas. They are the stories that are part of a common culture of the Weste …

James Baldwin’s ‘Fifty Famous Stories Retold’ is a captivating collection of well-known tales from various cultures around the world. Baldwin masterfully reimagines these stories, preserving their or …

I’m a monster. You can’t marry me.Jay and Paul are both serving life sentences for homophobic murders. Incredibly, they fall in love and seek permission to marry. Inspired by real-life events, Kiss M …

I’m a monster. You can’t marry me.Jay and Paul are both serving life sentences for homophobic murders. Incredibly, they fall in love and seek permission to marry. Inspired by real-life events, Kiss M …

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‘Candid, insightful, moving . . . a memoir, a chronicle of and commentary on America’s abortive civil-rights movement’ -The New York Times In this deeply personal book, Baldwin reflects on the experi …

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James Baldwin reist erstmals im Sommer 1951 nach Leukerbad, das, so denkt der Schriftsteller, wenig Ablenkung und somit optimale Voraussetzungen zum Schreiben bieten würde. Die sechshundert Menschen, …

Four-year-old TJ spends his days on his lively Harlem block playing with his best friends WT and Blinky and running errands for neighbors. As he comes of age as a "Little Man" with big drea …

Children’s Library of Classics: A 20-Book Collection offers readers a rich tapestry of timeless tales and literary masterpieces curated for young audiences. This anthology spans an impressive range o …

Timeless Tales for Young Readers: 20 Books Adapted for Children encapsulates an array of literary gems, spanning centuries and continents. This anthology marries the timeless narratives of legends li …