Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Pages: 384
Published: 2020
Language: English

This novel follows a biracial man in the early 20th century as he navigates the complexities of race and identity in America. He chooses to pass as white, moving through different social circles and experiencing life from both sides of the color line. The story explores his internal struggles and the societal pressures that shape his choices.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Reflective Thought-Provoking Melancholic Complex

Secret Identity Coming of Age Fish Out of Water

Biography Biography & Memoir Classics Essays Historical Fiction History Literary Fiction

Authors

James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where he started working in 1917. In 1920, he was the first African American to be chosen as executive secretary of the organization, effectively the operating officer. He served in that position from 1920 to 1930. Johnson established his re...

Julie

Julie wrote The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, a powerful novel exploring identity and race. Her work offers a unique perspective on American society.