Life lit by some large vision : selected speeches and writings
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Dee, Ruby, writer of foreword.
Published
New York : Atria Books, [2006].
Edition
First Atria books edition.
ISBN
0743289889, 9780743289887, 9780743289894, 0743289897
Physical Desc
xvii, 253 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits ; 23 cm
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Public - Level 2 Book Stacks | 808.51 D263L | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Atria Books, [2006].
Format
Book
Edition
First Atria books edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0743289889, 9780743289887, 9780743289894, 0743289897
UPC
9780743289887
Notes
Description
The ultimate gift to posterity from the incomparable actor, writer, and visionary Ossie Davis: a compilation of his stirring words that Americans will cherish for years to come.
Description
Life Lit by Some Large Vision includes some humor, some history, and some surprises: moving tributes to such luminaries as Malcolm X and Louis Armstrong; thought-provoking speeches on the treachery of the English language and the challenge of breaking through the "niggerization" process; letters to friends and fellow thinkers; essays that span decades of social thought and revolutionary positions; and the closing monologue from his groundbreaking 1961 play, Purlie Victorious. The unforgettable sound of Ossie Davis's voice is well documented in his work on film and television, but the words on these pages offer his heart and mind, and will be the next best thing to witnessing him speak in person.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Davis, O., & Dee, R. (2006). Life lit by some large vision: selected speeches and writings (First Atria books edition.). Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Ossie and Ruby, Dee. 2006. Life Lit By Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings. Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Ossie and Ruby, Dee. Life Lit By Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings Atria Books, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Davis, Ossie,, and Ruby Dee. Life Lit By Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings First Atria books edition., Atria Books, 2006.
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