Set in Washington DC in the 1950s, an elderly black Baptist minister from Georgia visits a Senator on his deathbed. Their conversation and the memories it sparks take them back through the deeply buried secrets of their shared past, and finally to the tragic event that first brought them together.
Information
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141183039
Publish year:
2000
Publish date:
Dec. 7, 2000
Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison was an influential African American writer known for his groundbreaking novel "Invisible Man," which explores themes of identity, race, and invisibility in society. His writing style is marked by vivid imagery, complex characters, and social commentary. Ellison's work has had a lasting impact on American literature and continues to inspire readers today.