Summary and Analysis of Invisible Man

Based on the Book by Ralph Ellison

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• Publisher: Worth Books
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9781504043724
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Study Guides

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Invisible Man tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Ralph Ellison's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
This short summary and analysis of Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison includes:

• Historical context
• Chapter-by-chapter summaries
• Detailed timeline of key events in Ralph Ellison's life
• Analysis of the main characters
• Themes and symbols
• A note on the author's style
• Important quotes
• Fascinating trivia
• Glossary of terms
• Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work

About Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison: A 20th-century classic, Invisible Man is the story of a young man's journey to self-discovery—from growing up black in the post-war South, to being expelled from a Negro college, to moving to Harlem and joining an activist organization called the "Brotherhood, " to disappearing into the city's underbelly and becoming truly invisible…. More than a commentary on issues of race in America, Invisible Man is an extraordinary story of identity, truth, and what it means to be human in a broken world. Winner of the National Book Award, Invisible Man is no less pertinent today than it was upon its initial publication in 1952. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.

Table of contents

• Title
• Disclaimer
• Contents
• Context
• Overview
• Cast of Characters
• Summary
• Timeline
• Themes and Symbols
• Author’s Style
• Direct Quotes and Analysis
• Trivia
• What’s That Word?
• Critical Response
• About Ralph Ellison
• For Your Information
• Bibliography
• Copyright