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Ballad of an American : a graphic biography of Paul Robeson

Title: Ballad of an American : a graphic biography of Paul Robeson / art and text by Sharon Rudahl ; edited by Paul Buhle and Lawrence Ware.
Author: Rudahl, Sharon
Publication: New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, [2020]

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Description

141 pages : illustrations (some color); 22 cm

Summary

"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"--

Subject

Genre/Form

Biographical comics.
Comic books, strips, etc.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (page 137).

Contents

Son of a slave-Star of Rutgers -- First steps on the stage -- He finds his voice -- A world to win -- Bloodied but unbowed.

Call Number

Sc D 20-421

ISBN

9781978802070
1978802072
9781978802087
1978802080

LCCN

2020012078

OCLC

1139633122

Author

Rudahl, Sharon, author, artist.

Title

Ballad of an American : a graphic biography of Paul Robeson / art and text by Sharon Rudahl ; edited by Paul Buhle and Lawrence Ware.

Publisher

New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, [2020]

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 137).

Local Note

GRAPHIC NOVEL-STYLE BIOGRAPHY.

Added Author

Buhle, Paul, 1944- editor.

Ware, Lawrence, editor.

Research Call Number

Sc D 20-421

JNC 20-9

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