Race in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man (Social Issues in Literature) - Hardcover

Hayley Mitchell Haugen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737758112 ISBN 13: 9780737758115

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2011

Synopsis

An examination of Ralph Ellison's life and influences; it looks at key ideas related to the work--for example, the relationship between class and race, the novel's ongoing social and racial relevance, and Ellison's literary pursuit of racial justice. With a contemporary perspectives on race, including the idea that colorblindness suggests people are still embarrassed to discuss race, and the role of genetics in breaking down racial boundaries.

Great literary works resonate with readers not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because they often reflect important social themes. The 'Social Issues in Literature' series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author s life; a For Further Reading section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737758112
• ISBN 13: 9780737758115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Hayley Mitchell Haugen