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Author:

Rudahl, Sharon, artist. 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:

Rutgers University Press,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

141 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm

Subject:

Robeson, Paul,--1898-1976--Comic books, strips, etc.
Robeson, Paul,--1898-1976.
African American singers--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
Singers--United States--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
African American actors--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
Political activists--United States--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
African American civil rights workers--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
African American actors.
African American civil rights workers.
African American singers.
Political activists.
Singers.
United States.
Biographical comics.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics.

Other Authors:

Buhle, Paul, 1944- editor.
Ware, Lawrence, editor.

Notes:

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.

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.

ISBN:

1978802080
9781978802087
1978802072
9781978802070

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1139633122

LCCN:

2020012078

Locations:

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)