Sonny's Blues

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Sonny's Blues a short story by James Baldwin

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The title, Sonny's Blues, has two meanings. One.... it refers to Sonny's difficulties, his struggle with drugs, and his depression. Second, it's the music Sonny loves... hs very special way of communicating his pain and experiences.

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