Ralph Ellison

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Ralph Ellison was an American novelist and essayist best known for his exploration of African American identity and social issues. His notable works include "Invisible Man," which addresses themes of race and individuality, and "Juneteenth," a posthumously published novel that continues his examination of the African American experience.

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Books by Ralph Ellison

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Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison
3.9 (157k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A nameless Black man's journey from the Jim Crow South to Harlem shows the invisibility of racial identity in 1950s America.
Juneteenth
Ralph Ellison
3.6 (1k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A dying, racist senator confronts the Black preacher who raised him, forcing a reckoning with a past that spans an idyllic Southern boyhood, filmmaking, and the mysterious denial of his origins.