The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
By James Weldon Johnson
- Release Date: 1927-01-01
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
This fascinating story follows the life of young biracial man in early twentieth century America. He must confront not only the racism of the society around him, but also his own racial demons. As the novel progresses, the young man finds himself faced with the dilemma of embracing his blackness and continuing on a brilliant career as a musician, or "passing" as a white man and earning a place of mediocrity within white society.
Reviews
The autobiography of an ex colored man
4By +kookster+Very good! Interesting insight from another angle...Great Read!
5By missbeaversReally enjoyed this book from beginning to end & loved the journey it takes you on the whole time!Surprising
5By Nashville Nick6When I first started to read this book. I didn't know what to expect. It was a great boom overall. I love just getting the feel of reading the novel from the perspective of an African American.