Ballad of an American : a graphic biography of Paul Robeson / art and text by Sharon Rudahl ; edited by Paul Buhle and Lawrence Ware.
"The first-ever graphic biography of Paul Robeson, Ballad of an American, charts Robeson's career as a singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist who achieved global fame. Through his films, concerts, and records, he became a potent symbol representing the promise of a multicultural, multiracial...
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Language: | English |
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New Brunswick, New Jersey :
Rutgers University Press,
[2020]
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Physical Description: | 141 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm |
Format: | Book |
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"The first-ever graphic biography of Paul Robeson, Ballad of an American, charts Robeson's career as a singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist who achieved global fame. Through his films, concerts, and records, he became a potent symbol representing the promise of a multicultural, multiracial American democracy at a time when, despite his stardom, he was denied personal access to his many audiences. Robeson was a major figure in the rise of anti-colonialism in Africa and elsewhere, and a tireless campaigner for internationalism, peace, and human rights. Later in life, he embraced the civil rights and antiwar movements with the hope that new generations would attain his ideals of a peaceful and abundant world. Ballad of an American features beautifully drawn chapters by artist Sharon Rudahl, a compelling narrative about his life, and an afterword on the lasting impact of Robeson's work in both the arts and politics. This graphic biography will enable all kinds of readers-especially newer generations who may be unfamiliar with him-to understand his life's story and everlasting global significance. Ballad of an American: A Graphic Biography of Paul Robeson is published in conjunction with Rutgers University's centennial commemoration of Robeson's 1919 graduation from the university"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | ML420.R73 B3 2020 PN6727.R765 B3 2020 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 9781978802070 1978802072 9781978802087 1978802080 |