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Paul Robeson: A Watched Man
Jordan Goodman
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Description for Paul Robeson: A Watched Man
Hardcover. Timely and brilliant new portrait of the singer, campaigner and leading radical. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 792.
In his heyday, Paul Robeson was one of the most famous people in the world; to his enemies he was also one of the most dangerous. From the 1930s to the 1960s, the African-American singer was the voice of the people, both as a performer and as a political activist who refused to be silenced.
Having won fame with hits such as "Ol' Man River" and thrilling London and New York theatregoers with his legendary performance in Othello, Robeson established himself as a vocal supporter of Civil Rights and an opponent of ... Read more
In his heyday, Paul Robeson was one of the most famous people in the world; to his enemies he was also one of the most dangerous. From the 1930s to the 1960s, the African-American singer was the voice of the people, both as a performer and as a political activist who refused to be silenced.
Having won fame with hits such as "Ol' Man River" and thrilling London and New York theatregoers with his legendary performance in Othello, Robeson established himself as a vocal supporter of Civil Rights and an opponent of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Verso
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
792g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781681312
SKU
V9781781681312
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Ref
99-3
About Jordan Goodman
Jordan Goodman previously taught at the University of Manchester and is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London. He is the author The Rattlesnake: A Voyage of Discovery to the Coral Sea and The Devil and Mr Casement. He lives in London.
Reviews for Paul Robeson: A Watched Man
Goodman's meticulous research provides the underpinnings for a compelling story.
Kirkus Reviews
In this eloquent and well-documented account of the politics surrounding Robeson, Jordan Goodman also touches on his importance to the American civil rights movement.
Stephen Kelly
Tribune
The greatest American leftist singer.
Slavoj Zizek
Kirkus Reviews
In this eloquent and well-documented account of the politics surrounding Robeson, Jordan Goodman also touches on his importance to the American civil rights movement.
Stephen Kelly
Tribune
The greatest American leftist singer.
Slavoj Zizek