Fiction1974

If Beale Street Could Talk

James Baldwin
Overview
Region

Diaspora

USA

Era

Contemporary

Language

English

Genre

Fiction

About This Work

Love story set in Harlem about Tish and Fonny, whose plans are derailed when Fonny is falsely accused of rape.

Literary Significance

Adapted into Oscar-winning 2018 film; explores injustice in criminal justice system

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