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Going to Meet the Man: Stories
Original title Going to Meet the Man: Stories
Author James Baldwin
Genre

Short Stories

Language English
Characters Jesse, his wife, Ruth, their son, David, Jesse's father, Jesse's mother, Ruth's father, Ruth's mother, David's grandparents ...
Published 1965
ISBN 9780679724794
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Going to Meet the Man is a collection of short stories by James Baldwin. The stories are set in the United States and focus on race relations. Going to Meet the Man” is the title story of the collection. It is set in the South during the civil rights movement. A white man named Jesse is a member of the Ku Klux Klan. He is married to a black woman named Pearl. Jesse is asked to participate in a cross burning, but he is reluctant to do so. “Sonny’s Blues” is set in Harlem. A man named Sonny is a jazz musician. He is struggling with addiction. His brother, a schoolteacher, tries to help him. “The Rockpile” is set in a housing project in New York City. A boy named David is caught in the middle of a fight between his father and his uncle. His father is an abusive alcoholic. “Previous Condition” is set in a hospital. A man named Robert is dying of cancer. His wife, a white woman, is by his side. Robert reflects on his life and his relationships. “Going to Meet the Man” is a powerful collection of short stories that explores the theme of race in America.”

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