The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
By James Weldon Johnson
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Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional account of “an ex-colored man”—an African-American who could pass for white—as he attempts to choose which side of the line will better suit his life, and his psyche. Later properly republished as the work of James Weldon Johnson, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man has gone on to become a classic novel of the early twentieth century.
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Summary
Summary
Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man revealed as never before the color line dividing America, and the price it exacted on those souls who could traverse the two worlds. The book presents the fictional account of “an ex-colored man”—an African-American who could pass for white—as he attempts to choose which side of the line will better suit his life, and his psyche. Later properly republished as the work of James Weldon Johnson, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man has gone on to become a classic novel of the early twentieth century.
Author
Author Bio: James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an American author, politician, diplomat, critic, journalist, poet, anthologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, and early civil rights activist. James is remembered best for his leadership within the NAACP, as well as for his writing, which includes novels, poems, and collections of folklore. His most famous book is The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. He also published The Book of American Negro Spirituals, Black Manhattan, and Negro Americans, What Now? One of the first African American professors at New York University, James also served as a professor of creative literature and writing at Fisk University.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 6.09 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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