The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
James Weldon Johnson's landmark novel is an emotionally gripping and poignant look into race relations. The protagonist, a half-white half-black man of very light complexion, known only as an ex-colored man, makes a choice between his heritage and the art that he loves and the ability to escape the inherent racism that he faces by passing as a white. Because of his knowledge of both cultures he is able to give us startling revelations into both cultures.
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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
James Weldon Johnson's landmark novel is an emotionally gripping and poignant look into race relations. The protagonist, a half-white half-black man of very light complexion, known only as an ex-colored man, makes a choice between his heritage and the art that he loves and the ability to escape the inherent racism that he faces by passing as a white. Because of his knowledge of both cultures he is able to give us startling revelations into both cultures.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781614275275 |
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| Publisher: | Martino Fine Books |
| Publication date: | 11/06/2013 |
| Pages: | 140 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.33(d) |
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