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Get Lit Episode 257: Chester Himes
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English - February 28, 2024 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsBooks Arts Education american literature literary history author history educational comedy education comedy english Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Meet the extraordinary author behind the Black detective novel genre, Chester Himes! Himes lived a very colorful life that informed his work and his perspectives. He worked actively to combat racism and lived courageously, never afraid to start over or change course. His legacy transcends genres, continents, and time.