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

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: A Library of America Paperback Classic
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Weldon Johnson
Edited by Charles Johnson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 130
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781598531138
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher The Library of America
Imprint The Library of America
Publication Date 13 October 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

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).

Author Biography

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