Ellison, Ralph
Shadow and Act
- ISBN 13:
- 9780679760009
- author:
- Ellison, Ralph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 20.29 x 13.18 x 2.01 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ralph Ellison's Shadow and Act is a deeply personal exploration of his own identity and artistic vision. Through a rich tapestry of essays, references to literature and music, and reflections on the African American experience, Ellison sheds light on the complexities of America's cultural landscape.
This collection offers a unique glimpse into the formation of one of America's most celebrated writers, as he grapples with the tensions between his own experiences and the stereotypes that have shaped the nation's understanding of black identity. With characteristic intellectual incisiveness and lyrical prose, Ellison presents a work that is both deeply personal and universally relevant.
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