The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Published by Zenith Horizon Publishing
English
2025
ISBN 9782384239559
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About this book
A bold, timeless classic of race, identity, and self-discovery — told with unflinching honesty and literary brilliance.
Originally published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson stands as one of the earliest and most profound works of African American literature. Blending fiction and autobiography, this groundbreaking novel explores the complex experiences of a biracial man navigating the color line in early 20th-century America.
Through the narrator's eyes, readers are taken from Southern classrooms and ragtime-filled clubs to the cosmopolitan circles of New York and the cultural salons of Europe — all while facing the emotional and moral weight of "passing" as white in a racially divided society.
This emotionally charged and intellectually provocative work offers a rare and humanizing perspective on race, class, privilege, and the price of invisibility. Johnson, a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance and civil rights pioneer, delivers a narrative that is as urgent now as it was over a century ago.
✨ Why Readers Love This Book:
A cornerstone of African American fiction and literary realism
A compelling exploration of dual identity and societal masks
Perfect for fans of James Baldwin, Nella Larsen, Toni Morrison, and Colson Whitehead
🖋️ "I became painfully conscious of a difference between myself and the boys with whom I played..." — James Weldon Johnson
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