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James Baldwin's Life
"Children have never been really good to listen to their elders, but they Never failed to imitate them" said James Baldwin. Who is he you ask? He is a famous novelist, essayist, and playwright. In this story we will be explaining his background knowledge, achievements , and interesting fact. First things first, do you know how James Baldwin began his life. Well here is how he began. He was born on August, 2nd, 1924. He was born to a single mom named, Emma jones. Baldwin had distant relationship with his father David Baldwin. He was born in Harlem district of New York. He attended Dewitt Clinton high school. When, even there he showed a gift for reading and writing. Secondly, now you know how he started and his career now it is
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