Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice Of Paul Robeson

Synopsis

This comprehensive biography, written by celebrated nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson.When faced with the decision to remain silent or be ostracized, Paul Robeson chose to sing, shout, and speak out. Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson explores how Robeson's love of African American spirituals and deep empathy towards the suffering of others drove his long, fervent mission as a civil rights activist and his career as an artist. Although he was also an actor, singing was Robeson's defining talent and where he could best express himself. After exploring socialism, Robeson was targeted by the U.S. government for speaking out about discrimination against African Americans and for his political views. He was labeled a communist during the height of the Cold War and found himself stripped of his U.S. passport. But Robeson never gave in and continued to perform and speak out. The book is based on Rubin's extensive research, including fieldwork in Harlem, NY, in Princeton and Somerville, NJ, and at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Includes an author's note, resources, source notes, index, and a preface by author Harry Belafonte.

Copyright:

1970

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781644720523

Related ISBNs:

9781629798578

Publisher:

Thinkingdom

Date of Addition:

05/26/20

Copyrighted By:

Susan Goldman Rubin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Teens, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs

Grade Levels:

Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade

Reading Age:

12–17

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.