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James Baldwin: From Literary Decline to Modern Sainthood

2025-08-16

This essay explores the fluctuating reputation of James Baldwin. While reaching the peak of his career in the 1960s, his fame later waned. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in his work, particularly with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, giving his writings new relevance. The piece reviews several recent books on Baldwin, some praising his literary achievements and profound insights into humanity, others criticizing the politicization of his work. Baldwin's complexity and unique perspective on identity ensure his continued relevance and ongoing discussion.

The Grimm Brothers: More Than Just Fairy Tales

2025-01-11

This review discusses Ann Schmiesing's biography, *The Brothers Grimm*. The book portrays the tumultuous lives of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, highlighting their contributions not only to children's literature with their famous fairy tales, but also to linguistics and folklore. Facing a volatile era and personal hardships, their perseverance and dedication to scholarship made them cornerstones of German national identity. The biography reveals both their academic triumphs and the complexities of their characters, including biases present in their work. However, their passion for freedom and scholarship shines through, making their story a legend of struggle, persistence, and national identity, transcending the fairy tales themselves.