James Baldwin’s Another Country is like jazz in prose—sultry, unpredictable, and brimming with soul. Set in 1950s New York, it dances through the lives of artists, misfits, and lovers, exposing raw truths about race, sexuality, and human connection. Baldwin’s characters don’t just live; they burn, ache, and unravel. The novel paints love as messy, beautiful, and fragile, like life itself. It’s a literary cocktail—equal parts heartbreak, liberation, and timeless social commentary.
Painting: Today a friend painted this. Abi worked on Rufus at the bridge. A shadow of the character he is during this scene, moments before his death
Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:
- “Another Country” by James Baldwin
- “The Reluctant Fundementalist” by Mohsid Hamin
Additional segments throughout the podcast include:
- Mantle Piece Moments
- What are you reading?
- On that Quote
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