It was a gesture of great despair and I knew that she was g… - James Baldwin

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It was a gesture of great despair and I knew that she was giving herself, not to me, but to that lover who would never come.

James Baldwin

Giovanni’s Room · June 1, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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James Arthur Baldwin (2 August 1924 – 1 December 1987) was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and social critic.

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It was a gesture of great despair and I knew that she was giving herself, not to me, but to that lover who would never come. - James Baldwin

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