Ralph Ellison was the first African American author to win the National Book Award. Here are quotes from Ellison on race, identity and humanity. Skip to main content Skip to footer site map.

In writing "Invisible Man," Ralph Ellison brought onto the scene a new kind of black protagonist, one at odds with the characters of the leading black novelist at the time, Richard Wright.

Ralph Ellison and the Melting Pot. Share 111 Comments Listen. By Carl Eric Scott. ... Those are quotes from Ralph Ellison, in his essay ”The Little Man at Chehaw Station.” ...

Ralph Ellison’s classic 1952 novel has influenced not just writers but photographers, sculptors and painters, all grappling with what it means to be seen. A self-portrait by Ralph Ellison from ...

Writers dream of finding the acclaim that Ralph Ellison received when his first novel, "Invisible Man," was published. Winner of the National Book Award in 1953 -- the same year Hemingway's "The ...

Ralph Ellison quotes on identity and humanity. Classroom Resources: Ralph Ellison. Ralph Ellison brought onto the scene a new kind of Black protagonist.

Ralph Ellison quotes on identity and humanity. Classroom Resources: Ralph Ellison. Ralph Ellison brought onto the scene a new kind of Black protagonist. Ralph Ellison’s life and career timeline.

A monument outside 730 Riverside Drive in Harlem, N.Y. — writer Ralph Ellison's longtime home — commemorates his life and his work. The marker, and many biographical sources, list his birth ...

Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle, has a reputation for being controversial. His comments at this year’s annual tech confab, the All Things D conference, D10, did not disappoint. Paul ...

Susan Ellison has asked me to announce the passing of writer Harlan Ellison, in his sleep, earlier today. “For a brief time I was here, and for a brief time, I mattered.”—HE, 1934-2018.

Alpha CEO, tech visionary, philanthropist, America's Cup champion, owner of his own Hawaiian island -- Larry Ellison is a singular personality. He is also among the best sources in Silicon Valley ...