Languages of Home
Essays on Writing, Hoop, and American Lives 1971-2025
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Languages of Home
Narrated by:
David Sadzin
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David Sadzin
“Wideman is a writer of titanic skill.” —4Columns
John Edgar Wideman, acclaimed since the early 1970s for his award-winning fiction and memoirs, has long been engaged in a project to redefine the wondrous and appalling power of his country’s literary culture and history. Now, in this collection assembled by the author from his extensive body of long-form journalism, this volume goes beyond mere compilation. Its challenging, insightful critical essays tell the story of a nation in transition—from the shame of legalized human slavery, to the civil rights movement, to the rise of the Obama era, and beyond.
Originally featured in publications such as Esquire, Vogue, and The New Yorker, these narratives explore the elusive cores of American culture, politics, and identity. For the first time, readers may see and judge for themselves how Wideman has proven himself a luminous witness of America’s history and one of the essential literary voices in contemporary literature.
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Critic Reviews
"David Sadzin accomplishes something notable with his narration: He conveys the intricate details with clarity and precision. Acclaimed novelist Wideman's essays, book reviews, and cultural critiques are collected here. Passages about his experiences as a Black child learning the unwritten rules of white culture share space with reviews and critiques of writing and cultural and political observations. Listeners who appreciate deep, granular discussions on the nature of writing, political structures, and race will find this audiobook particularly rewarding. Sadzin conveys the depth and detail of this work with clarity and reverence, making this listening experience particularly engaging. A clear and thoughtful narration of a deeply considered and layered audiobook."
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