Going to Meet the Man, James Baldwin

"Going to Meet the Man" by James Baldwin is a powerful short story that explores the psychological turmoil of Jesse, a white deputy sheriff in the racially charged South. The narrative is divided into two distinct parts, beginning with Jesse's insomnia and impotence, reflecting his deep-seated anxieties about the changing social landscape marked by the civil rights movement and the escalating protests from African Americans. In his troubled thoughts, Jesse grapples with his role in a society that is beginning to confront its racist past, culminating in violent acts against black individuals to maintain his sense of control and power.

• Author: James Baldwin 
• Publisher: Michael Joseph, Ltd. 1965
• Edition: Hardcover
• Language: English