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Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1995, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100679732764
ISBN-139780679732761
eBay Product ID (ePID)156218
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleInvisible Man
Number of Pages608 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicClassics, African American / General, Literary, African American / Urban
Publication Year1995
GenreFiction
AuthorRalph Ellison
Book SeriesVintage International Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.6 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN72-010419
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisNATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - In this deeply compelling novel and epic milestone of American literature, a nameless narrator tells his story from the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. One of The Atlantic 's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years He describes growing up in a Black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood," before retreating amid violence and confusion. Originally published in 1952 as the first novel by a then unknown author, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land , James Joyce, and Dostoevsky., NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * In this deeply compelling novel and epic milestone of American literature, a nameless narrator tells his story from the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. One of The Atlantic 's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years He describes growing up in a Black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood," before retreating amid violence and confusion. Originally published in 1952 as the first novel by a then unknown author, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land , James Joyce, and Dostoevsky., A milestone in American literature--a book that has continued to engage readers since its appearance in 1952. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read A first novel by an unknown writer, it remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks, won the National Book Award for fiction, and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The nameless narrator of the novel describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood," and retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land , Joyce, and Dostoevsky.
LC Classification NumberPS3555.Lb25
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- Jun 28, 2017
Facing Racism
The book is a glimpse into the authors world , and how he dealt with racism .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 17, 2016
Great book for the price
The book is in good condition with minor wear around the cover. No markings, writing, or highlighting inside the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 16, 2019
The Book Is Good but they sent the wrong edition
it’s not the edition of the picture and I bought the book thinking it would be the one in the picture and it wasn’t. a gold book thoVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 24, 2019
Waste of money because it was marked up and crossed out
The book was written on on every page, red pen circles cross outs and it was basically unreadable for my daughters AP English class. We wasted our money.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 01, 2019
A challenge for someone who likes to read.
This is a classic; fantastic writing, but very complex. I read it and am not sure what was going on.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 26, 2021
Highly Compelling and Timeless
I teach this novel to my Advanced Placement English Literature class. I gifted this copy to a friend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 28, 2016
will read again
enjoyed the book and would vhighly recommend to any of my friends.i've since loaned it to my granddaughter to read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 14, 2016
My book came great!
Thank Hoy I love muy book !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 25, 2017
Amazing book
One of the most compelling narratives that I have ever read. A must read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 14, 2025
Book in good shape. Thanks!...
Book in good shape. Thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
