David has always felt a disconnect between who he is and who he’s expected to be. Now in France—estranged from his father and having broken off his engagement—he finds himself adrift. The novel opens with David on a train to Paris, a journey that will lead him to "the most terrible morning of [his] life." As he confronts the truth about his one real love, he must also face the role he played in the tragedy that unfolds.
A powerful and cautionary tale, this novel explores how betraying your true self can also betray those who love you most. Originally published in 1956, it remains a groundbreaking work that weaves together themes of identity, sexuality, social isolation, race, and masculinity—told with the singular brilliance of James Baldwin. A timeless classic! |
