Udvidet returret til d. 31. januar 2025

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man - James Weldon Johnson - Bog

Bag om The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

A gifted musician¿s decision to navigate society as a white man causes an internal debate about anti-blackness and the explicit nature of intent versus impact. James Weldon Johnson presents a distinct conflict driven by a person¿s desires and overwhelming fear. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man follows the story of an unnamed narrator and his unique experience as a fair-skinned Black person. As a child, he is initially unaware of his race, but his mother soon clarifies their family¿s ancestry. The young man¿s ability to pass for white allows him to negate the harsh and discriminatory treatment most Black people face. This leads to a series of events that significantly shape the way he views his place in society. James Weldon Johnson delivers a captivating tale of identity politics in the U.S. and abroad. The main character is living a life of omission that provides public gain at a personal cost. This story maintains its relevance as a critical examination of race in society. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man is both modern and readable.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781513220482
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 120
  • Udgivet:
  • 11. marts 2021
  • Størrelse:
  • 127x203x0 mm.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024

Normalpris

  • BLACK WEEK

Medlemspris

Prøv i 30 dage for 45 kr.
Herefter fra 79 kr./md. Ingen binding.

Beskrivelse af The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

A gifted musician¿s decision to navigate society as a white man causes an internal debate about anti-blackness and the explicit nature of intent versus impact. James Weldon Johnson presents a distinct conflict driven by a person¿s desires and overwhelming fear.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man follows the story of an unnamed narrator and his unique experience as a fair-skinned Black person. As a child, he is initially unaware of his race, but his mother soon clarifies their family¿s ancestry. The young man¿s ability to pass for white allows him to negate the harsh and discriminatory treatment most Black people face. This leads to a series of events that significantly shape the way he views his place in society.
James Weldon Johnson delivers a captivating tale of identity politics in the U.S. and abroad. The main character is living a life of omission that provides public gain at a personal cost. This story maintains its relevance as a critical examination of race in society.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man is both modern and readable.

Brugerbedømmelser af The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man



Find lignende bøger
Bogen The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man findes i følgende kategorier:

Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.