James Baldwin
James Baldwin was a prominent American writer and social critic known for his eloquent essays and novels addressing love and humanity, reflecting the depth of emotion celebrated on Teddy Day.
Born on Aug 02, 1924 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 64,766 | $1,500,000 | 674$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 243,774 | $2,900,000 | 512$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,159 | $1,700,000 | 723$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 883 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 5 | 1,564,835,992 | 325,582 | $6,154,000 | 1,927$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Patricija Tilvikaitė compares her work to James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room', noting the evolution of LGBTQ+ themes in literature.
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Canada:
In reading El Akkad’s book, I heard the echoes of my own artistic and racial ancestry, in the words of James Baldwin’s explosive, 1963 book The Fire Next Time.
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Russia:
James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room' was removed from sale as part of the legal restrictions affecting certain literature.
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Russia:
James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room' was also taken off the market due to legal issues.
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India:
James Baldwin's quote reflects on the complexities of love.
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