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Author Rudahl, Sharon, author, 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.

Publication Info. New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (141 pages) : illustrations
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.
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Subject Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976.
Genre/Form Comics (Graphic works)
Subject African American singers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African American singers.
Genre/Form Biographies.
Subject Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Singers.
United States.
African American actors -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African American actors.
Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Political activists.
African American civil rights workers -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African American civil rights workers.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Graphic novels.
Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)
Biographies.
Added Author Buhle, Paul, 1944- editor.
Ware, Lawrence, editor.
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)
1978802099 (electronic book)
9781978802070 (paperback)
1978802072 (paperback)
9781978802087 (hardcover)
1978802080 (hardcover)