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Invisible man / Ralph Ellison

A nameless narrator recounts his journey from the American South to Harlem, navigating racial identity and social invisibility in mid-century America. The novel follows his progression from a student to a political activist and his eventual retreat from society.

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Accession Number: 12222

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