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The Fire Next Time

James Baldwin

Narrated by Laurence Fishburne

Released
August 13, 2026
Length
2 hrs 40 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Audible Studios
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"The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin is a powerful and personal exploration of racial injustice in America, comprising two evocative letters written for the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated for its impactful prose and profound insights, the book examines Baldwin's early life in Harlem while addressing the ongoing legacy of racism. Accompanied by original music, it remains a seminal work that continues to inspire conversations about race and equality in the United States.
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