Download or read book Black Manhood in James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson written by Keith Clark and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2004-01-22 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the novels, short stories, and plays of three African American writers to demonstrate how they challenged classic portrayals of black men in earlier literature. Discusses how the identity of black men changed from one equated with victimization, isolation, and patriarchy; to one of community, camaraderie, and intimacy.