Monday, May 26, 2008

Civil Rights Writer: Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison, an African American author, became famous for his novel Invisible Man (1952).
The book describes a blackmans quest to be accepted and find his place in the harsh society.
Also Ellison dives into problems that blacks experience in their search for responsibility, dignity, and equality before the time of the Civil Rights Movement.

1 comment:

alxlesz said...

I saw the Invisible Man once on one of the HBOs. Decent film.