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The ongoing relevance of this writing is a testament to its enduring insight and value, even after many years.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol
Minor: Forced institutionalization, War, Classism
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“All of us know, whether or not we are able to admit it, that mirrors can only lie, that death by drowning is all that awaits one there. It is for this reason that love is so desperately sought and so cunningly avoided.”
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This really made me want to read more Baldwin—his language is so compelling in the best way (it also doesn’t hurt that I LOVE the Vintage International cover design for his books). It was striking how much of the content of this essay echoed the content of Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk, and how much the issues both authors mention are still very much an issue today. Overall a quick, interesting read.
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