The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man - Couverture souple

Johnson, James Weldon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1604592176 ISBN 13 : 9781604592177

Editeur : Wilder Publications, 2008

Synopsis

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 revaluations into both cultures.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an American novelist, poet, songwriter, lawyer, diplomat, educator, and civil-rights leader. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he became a school principal, was admitted to the Florida bar, served in the United States diplomatic corps, and later became a leading official of the NAACP. He was also a major intellectual influence on the Harlem Renaissance.Johnson's works include The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, God's Trombones, Black Manhattan, and the influential anthology The Book of American Negro Poetry. With his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, he wrote "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which became closely associated with the struggle for Black freedom and equality.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wilder Publications
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1604592176
• ISBN 13: 9781604592177
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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