Ralph Ellison
Invisible Man (Penguin Essentials)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241970560
- author:
- Ralph Ellison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 3.6 x 18.1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about identity, racism, and the search for belonging in 1940s America. The story follows an unnamed protagonist who feels invisible to society, leading him to retreat into an underground cell where he reflects on his experiences as a young man. He recounts his time as an optimistic student, his involvement with a black activist group, and his participation in the Harlem race riots. Through this narrative, Ellison explores themes of alienation, social justice, and personal identity, creating a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking reading experience.
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