{"title":"CLR James","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the remarkable C. L. R. James, an influential figure whose writings continue to resonate across various generations. James was a Trinidadian historian, journalist, and theorist renowned for his profound insights into politics, culture, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eC. L. R. James is best known for his seminal work \u003cem\u003eToussaint Louverture\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling narrative that explores the life of the revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution. This graphic novel adaptation offers an engaging and accessible means of understanding the profound impact of Louverture's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames's works often delve into themes of colonialism, class struggle, and liberation, making them essential reads for anyone interested in understanding the socio-political underpinnings that shaped the modern world. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a lover of graphic novels, C. L. R. James's works provide both educational value and a captivating reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the legacy and intellectual contributions of C. L. R. James through our curated selection. With an engaging narrative style and in-depth analyses, these works are perfect for readers seeking to expand their knowledge on crucial historical events and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toussaint-louverture-by-clr-james-9781788737906","title":"Toussaint Louverture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen C.L.R. James's \u003ci\u003eToussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History\u003c\/i\u003e opened in London featuring Paul Robeson in 1936, it was the first time black actors starred on a British stage in a play written by a black playwright. But after this extraordinary play ended its run, the script was lost for almost 70 years. Then a draft copy was found among James's archives, and now this groundbreaking drama has been turned into a graphic novel by artists Nic Watts and Sakina Karimjee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polymath intellectual and Trinidadian revolutionary James, who wrote many books, including analyses of world politics, novels, and a seminal cultural study of cricket, is perhaps best known as the author of the classic history of the Haitian Revolution, \u003ci\u003eBlack Jacobins\u003c\/i\u003e. But James wrote this story first not as history but as theatre, and \u003ci\u003eToussaint Louverture\u003c\/i\u003e brings his brilliant interpretation of the epic of the Revolution into rousing, dramatic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book reproduces the stirring script James wrote, and which united James for at least one night with his friend Robeson on the London stage, when the playwright was forced to stand in for an absent actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341616529644,"sku":"9781788737906","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23908103482824.jpg?v=1772193087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/clr-james.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}