{"product_id":"languages-of-home-john-edgar-wideman-9781668036372","title":"Languages of Home: Essays on Writing, Hoop, and American Lives 1975-2024","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first ever collection of John Edgar Wideman's most influential essays and articles, five decades of cultural and literary criticism that paint a vivid portrait of America's changing landscape and chronicle the emergence and evolution of a major presence in fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Edgar Wideman, renowned for his award-winning fiction and memoirs, first made waves in American literature with his sharp, insightful commentary. Now, for the first time, his extensive body of long-form journalism and essays, personally curated by Wideman himself and spanning nearly five decades of his remarkable career, showcase his intellectual depth and lasting influence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally featured in publications such as \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, Wideman's writings explore the core of American culture, politics, and identity. With his unique perspective on iconic figures like Zora Neale Hurston, Malcolm X, Spike Lee, Emmett Till, and Michael Jordan, Wideman offers a fresh view on the changing tides of American society. Hailed as a \"master of language\" by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Wideman's prose is both relatable and profound, making this collection a perfect introduction for newcomers and a treasured addition for longtime admirers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume goes beyond mere compilation; it narrates the story of a nation in transition, from the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement to the rise of the Obama era and beyond. Critics have consistently lauded Wideman's skill in blending personal narrative with broader cultural observations, and this collection promises to captivate and inspire, reinforcing Wideman's standing as a literary luminary and a cornerstone of American literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Edgar Wideman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668036371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668036372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"John Edgar Wideman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46602912497919,"sku":"9781668036372","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f4a4cda-a9f1-48fc-8049-c94caaba115e.jpg?v=1739695655","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/languages-of-home-john-edgar-wideman-9781668036372","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}