Literary Fiction
Tales of the Out & the Gone
2009·204 pages
A collection of provocative short fiction by Amiri Baraka, spanning decades with themes of politics and human behavior.
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A collection of provocative short fiction by Amiri Baraka, spanning decades with themes of politics and human behavior.
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Stories spanning over three decades, many previously unpublished, from "a keen observer of the outlandish and outrageous in politics and human behavior" ( Booklist). Comprising short fiction from the early 1970s to the twenty-first century—most of which has never been published— Tales of the Out & the Gone reflects the astounding evolution of America's most provocative literary anti-hero. The first section of the book, "War Stories," offers six stories enmeshed in the volatile politics of the 19...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic or sexual references possible; not a central theme.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence likely in political war stories; intensity unclear.
Profanity
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Moderate profanity expected in provocative, political narratives.
Substance use
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Minor references to substance use possible; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Possible minor representation; not explicitly mentioned as central.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Major focus on political themes, especially 1970s-1980s volatility.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of suffering likely in political contexts.
Other
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