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Freedom in This Village documents, for the first time, the evolution of black gay male literature over the past quarter-century. Beginning with James Baldwin’s final novel in 1979, the collection follows the radical writings of the 1980s, the breakthrough successes of the 1990s, and extends to contemporary works. Editor E. Lynn Harris curates 47 stories, poems, novel excerpts, and essays that illuminate the diverse voices and experiences of African American gay men. The anthology brings together celebrated authors such as Samuel R. Delany, Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, Douglas Robinson, Tom Glave, and many others, providing readers with a rich tapestry of literary achievement.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Isaac Jackson
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