Ellison, Ralph
Invisible Man (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141184425
- author:
- Ellison, Ralph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the experiences of an invisible man in America. Published in 1952, the book tells the story of a man who is invisible 'simply because people refuse to see me', and his struggles to find his place in society. This edition includes Ralph Ellison's introduction to the thirtieth anniversary edition of Invisible Man, offering a fascinating insight into the novel's creation. The novel's themes of identity, racism, and social change are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published. Ellison's writing is both poignant and powerful, and his exploration of the human condition is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This is a book that will challenge your assumptions and make you think about the world in a new way. With its complex characters, nuanced themes, and masterful prose, Invisible Man is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in American literature and the experiences of African Americans.