Description |
1 online resource (141 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
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. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976. |
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Comics (Graphic works)
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African American singers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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African American singers. |
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Biographies.
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Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Singers. |
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United States. |
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African American actors -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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African American actors. |
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Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Political activists. |
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African American civil rights workers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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African American civil rights workers. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Graphic novels.
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Graphic novels.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Biographies.
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Added Author |
Buhle, Paul, 1944- editor.
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Ware, Lawrence, editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Rudahl, Sharon. Ballad of an American. New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, [2020] 9781978802070 (DLC) 2020012078 (OCoLC)1139633122 |
ISBN |
9781978802094 (electronic book) |
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1978802099 (electronic book) |
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9781978802070 (paperback) |
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1978802072 (paperback) |
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9781978802087 (hardcover) |
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1978802080 (hardcover) |
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