Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. First edition. New York: Random House, 1952. Octavo, original beige c
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. First edition. New York: Random House, 1952. Octavo, original beige cloth, original dust jacket.Winner of the National Book Award in 1953. The novel addresses many of the social and intellectual issues facing African-Americans in the early twentieth century, including black nationalism, the relationship between black identity and Marxism, and the reformist racial policies of Booker T. Washington, as well as issues of individuality and personal identity.“Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” ― Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man -- source link
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