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The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race
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The New York Times Bestseller, These Groundbreaking Essays And Poems About Racecollected By National Book Award Winner Jesmyn Ward And Written By The Most Important Voices Of Her Generationare Thoughtful, Searing, And At Times, Hopeful. The Fire This Time Is Vivid Proof That Words Are Important, Because Of Their Power To Both Cleanse And To Clarify (Usa Today).In This Bestselling, Widely Lauded Collection, Jesmyn Ward Gathers Our Most Original Thinkers And Writers To Speak On Contemporary Racism And Race, Including Carol Anderson, Jericho Brown, Edwidge Danticat, Kevin Young, Claudia Rankine, And Honoree Jeffers. An Absolutely Indispensable Anthology (Booklist, Starred Review), The Fire This Time Shines A Light On The Darkest Corners Of Our History, Wrestles With Our Current Predicament, And Imagines A Better Future.Envisioned As A Response To The Fire Next Time, James Baldwins Groundbreaking 1963 Essay Collection, These Contemporary Writers Reflect On The Past, Present, And Future Of Race In America. Weve Made Significant Progress In The Fiftyodd Years Since Baldwins Essays Were Published, But America Is A Long And Painful Distance Away From A Postracial Societya Truth We Must Confront If We Are To Continue To Work Towards Change. Baldwins Fire Next Time Is Now Upon Us, And It Needs To Be Talked About; The Fire This Time Seeks To Place The Shock Of Our Own Times Into Historical Context And, Most Importantly, To Move These Times Forward (Vogue).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Fire This Time'? A: 'The Fire This Time' explores contemporary racism and race in America through essays and poems from significant voices, reflecting on our past, present, and future.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is curated by Jesmyn Ward, a National Book Award winner known for her impactful contributions to literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Fire This Time' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Fire This Time' published? A: 'The Fire This Time' was published on June 20, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Fire This Time' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the essays and poems in 'The Fire This Time' are often used in educational settings to discuss race and social justice.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors in this collection? A: Yes, the anthology features essays and poems from prominent writers such as Carol Anderson, Jericho Brown, and Claudia Rankine.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is this book a response to any previous works? A: 'The Fire This Time' is envisioned as a response to James Baldwin's 'The Fire Next Time', reflecting on issues of race and society.
- Q: What can readers expect from the essays and poems in the anthology? A: Readers can expect thoughtful, searing, and sometimes hopeful reflections on race and racism from a diverse group of contemporary writers.