Description |
1 online resource (141 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Son of a slave-Star of Rutgers -- First steps on the stage -- He finds his voice -- A world to win -- Bloodied but unbowed |
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"-- Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 -- Comic books, strips, etc
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SUBJECT |
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 fast |
Subject |
African American singers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
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African American actors -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
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African American civil rights workers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc
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COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / General.
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African American actors
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African American civil rights workers
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African American singers
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Political activists
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Singers
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United States
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Genre/Form |
Comics (Graphic works)
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Buhle, Paul, 1944- editor.
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Ware, Lawrence, editor.
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ISBN |
9781978802094 |
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1978802099 |
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