Another Country (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: James Baldwin
- First Published: 1962
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Mid-twentieth century
- Setting: New York and France
- Principal Characters: Rufus Scott, Ida Scott, Vivaldo Moore, Eric Jones, Richard Silenski, Cass Silenski
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: 1950’s, United States or Americans, Racism, Sexism, France or French people, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, Love or romance, Race, Sex or sexuality, Suicide
- Locales: New York, NY, France, Greenwich Village, Harlem, NY
The Story:
Rufus Scott, an African American musician, was in a desperate condition. He not only had no money, but also had fallen out of contact with his friends and his family. He had been out of touch for about a month and a half. Moreover, the most foreboding aspect of Rufus’ condition was his total despair. This despair resulted primarily from his complete alienation from those who had formerly been close to him. As Rufus wandered the streets of New York, he remembered his relationships with people he loved. He realized that his love was often mixed with hostility. For...
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