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The Collected Essays of Ralph Ellison

by Ralph Ellison

Essay collection of Ellison's criticism on culture, literature, and social commentary

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Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison

American novelist whose Invisible Man is one of the great American novels, a searing account of the African American experience. He published only one novel in his lifetime, though posthumous work has expanded his legacy. His influence on African American literature is incalculable.

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