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James Baldwin's Reflections on Love Resurface
Original: James Baldwin on How Love (Finally) Finds You https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.them arginalian.org/2026/10/11/baldwin-
A new essay from The Marginalian revisits James Baldwin's writings on how love finally finds a person, gathering his thoughts on love as an unnerving, transformative force rather than a safe refuge. Readers of the books and ideas corner of the internet are sharing the piece, drawing fresh attention to Baldwin's enduring appeal as an essayist on intimacy and courage.
Why now: A widely read literary newsletter has published a new curated selection of Baldwin's writing, prompting readers to share it.
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- James Baldwin on How Love (Finally) Finds You https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.them arginalian.org/2026/10/11/baldwin-love/ · themarginalian.org@web.brid.gy · 5
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