Robeson: An American Ballad - Hardcover

Lubasch, Arnold H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810885220 ISBN 13: 9780810885226

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2012

Synopsis

Paul Robeson was a towering figure in American culture, conquering many seemingly disparate venues: from football to film and law to Shakespeare. An extraordinary athlete-scholar-actor-singer, Robeson also became a crusader for human rights. And though he was admired by many, his controversial support of the Soviet Union during the Cold War and the era of McCarthyism led to ostracism and his declining health.

In Robeson: An American Ballad, Arnold H. Lubasch chronicles the remarkable life of this 20th century original. In this concise and readable account, Lubaschâ a New York Times veteran for almost 40 yearsâ reports on Robeson’s life story more accurately and clearly than any previous books about him. In addition to detailing the highs and lows of Robeson’s life and career, Lubasch offers several anecdotes about this American icon, including his own personal encounters. This volume also includes commentary on the 100th anniversary celebration of Robeson’s birth.

The first full-length biography of Robeson in years, this engaging work will be of interest to virtually everyone, but especially to scholars and students of U.S. and African-American history and culture.

About this title

About the Author

Arnold H. Lubasch was a reporter for the New York Times, covering a wide range of stories from 1959 to 1993.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0810885220
• ISBN 13: 9780810885226
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272