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Illuminates the mystery that is Ralph Ellison, the author of one complex, important novel who failed to complete his second; a black intellectual who remained notably reticent on political issues during the desegregation of his native South. This study guides the reader to an understanding of Ralph Ellison, his oeuvre, and the American novel.

Trade Review
Those versed in Ellison, African-American literature, and the art of the novel per se will find this a useful contribution to the literature. Recommended, upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Invisible Man in Invisible Man Chapter 3 The Magic and the Mystery of Words Chapter 4 A Socially Responsible Role for an Invisible Man Chapter 5 Outside History Chapter 6 Juneteenth: The Coon Cage Eight and the Jo Cah Chapter 7 Conclusions

Ralph Ellison and the Politics of the Novel

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      Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
      Publication Date: 8/25/2003 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780739106549, 978-0739106549
      ISBN10: 0739106546

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Illuminates the mystery that is Ralph Ellison, the author of one complex, important novel who failed to complete his second; a black intellectual who remained notably reticent on political issues during the desegregation of his native South. This study guides the reader to an understanding of Ralph Ellison, his oeuvre, and the American novel.

      Trade Review
      Those versed in Ellison, African-American literature, and the art of the novel per se will find this a useful contribution to the literature. Recommended, upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Invisible Man in Invisible Man Chapter 3 The Magic and the Mystery of Words Chapter 4 A Socially Responsible Role for an Invisible Man Chapter 5 Outside History Chapter 6 Juneteenth: The Coon Cage Eight and the Jo Cah Chapter 7 Conclusions

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