The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: A Library of America Paperback Classic

by James Weldon Johnson, Charles Johnson (Editor)

Overview

First published anonymously in 1912, The Autobiography of an Ex- Colored Man has electrified readers ever since with its stark portrayal of the color line in America and its daring modernist style. Now The Library of America presents an annotated centennial edition, introduced by National Book Award Winner Charles R. Johnson (Middle Passage).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598531138
Publisher:	Library of America
Publication date:	10/13/2011
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	713,961
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Charles Johnson is the acclaimed author of several story collections and novels including Middle Passage, for which he won the National Book Award.

Table of Contents

Introduction Suggestions for Further Reading A Note on the Text Preface to the Original Edition of 1912

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EX-COLORED MAN

Explanatory Notes

Editorial Reviews

"Alan Bomar Jones performs in a smooth voice." —AudioFile

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