Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison was an American writer of the mid-20th century. His most notable work is the novel Invisible Man, published in 1952.
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  • Lifetime: 1 March 1913 • 16 April 1994
  • Main genre: Contemporary fiction (at the time of publication)
  • Works: 2 novels, one short story collection, 4 essay collections, and letters
  • Mid-2026 popularity rank:  243 • Trending ▼
"What and how much had I lost by trying to do only what was expected of me instead of what I myself had wished to do?"