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• The Darkness Within

  Discussed within this essay is the viewpoint that The Amen Corner is strictly a ‘‘religious drama.''

• The Background of James Baldwin

  Stanley Macebuh's essay offers a brief look into the background of James Baldwin and touches on the making of The Amen Corner.

• Jazz Music in Baldwin's Play

  Brent has a Ph.D. in American Culture, specializing in film studies, from the University of Michigan. She is a freelance writer and teaches courses in the history of American cinema. In the following essay, Brent discusses the motif of jazz music in Baldwin’s play.

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1. The Amen Corner: Introduction
2. The Amen Corner: Summary
3. The Amen Corner: James Baldwin Biography
4. The Amen Corner: Characters
5. The Amen Corner: Themes
6. The Amen Corner: Style
7. The Amen Corner: Historical Context
8. The Amen Corner: Critical Overview
9. The Amen Corner: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Darkness Within
   2. The Background of James Baldwin
   3. Jazz Music in Baldwin's Play
10. The Amen Corner: Compare and Contrast
11. The Amen Corner: Topics for Further Study
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