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The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison

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The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison

A radiant collection of letters from the renowned author of Invisible Man that trace the life and mind of a giant of American literature, with insights into the riddle of identity, the writerâ€™s craft, and the story of a changing nation over six decadesÂ

These extensive and revealing letters span the life of Ralph Ellison and provide a remarkable window into the great writerâ€™s life and work, his friendships, rivalries, anxieties, and all the questions about identity, art, and the American soul that bedeviled and inspired him until his death. They include early notes to his mother, written as an impoverished college student; lively exchanges with the most distinguished American writers and thinkers of his time, from Romare Bearden to Saul Bellow; and letters to friends and family from his hometown of Oklahoma City, whose influence would always be paramount.

These letters are beautifully rendered first-person accounts of Ellisonâ€™s life and work and his observations of a changing world, showing his metamorphosis from a wide-eyed student into a towering public intellectual who confronted and articulated Americaâ€™s complexities.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2019-12-03
Format Kindle eBook

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