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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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DescriptionThe Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man is a novel written by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, first published in 1912. The book is a fictional autobiography that explores the life and experiences of an unnamed narrator who is of mixed race, known as the Ex-Colored Man. The novel takes readers on a journey through the narrator's life as he grapples with his racial identity. Born to a black mother and a white father, he can pass as white due to his light skin. He faces the choice of embracing his African American heritage or living as a white man to avoid the racism and discrimination faced by black people in the early 20th century. Throughout the book, the narrator experiences various aspects of American society, including the worlds of music, race relations, and love, as he navigates the complexities of identity and the social expectations of the time. The novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of race, identity, and the choices people make in a racially divided society, making it a significant work in African American literature.

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Author

James Weldon Johnson

Publisher

Global Grey ebooks

Published

2023

Language

EN

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction

Rating

3.91 / 5 (238 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13