Contents
Introduction: James Baldwin Theory—Seeing the Invisible
Chapter 1. James Baldwin’s Queer Utility: Black Gay Male Literary Tradition and Go Tell It on the Mountain
Chapter 2. Paradoxical Reading Practices: Giovanni’s Room as Queer/Gay/Trans Novel
Chapter 3. What Straight Men Need: Gay Love in Another Country
Chapter 4. Papas’ Baby: Impossible Paternity in Going to Meet the Man
Conclusion: The Queer Imagination and the Gay Male Conundrum
Notes
Bibliography
Index