Invisible Man
The content of the novels on this website is provided as summaries to assist with revision. Candidates should ensure they read and fully understand all the relevant novels before the exams.
Invisible Man
Invisible Man is a novel written by Ralph Ellison and published in 1952. The novel explores the social and intellectual issues faced by African-Americans in the early 20th century, including black nationalism, the relationship between black identity and Marxism, the reformist policies of Booker T. Washington, and issues of individuality and personal identity.
The novel is about a nameless Black protagonist who struggles to find his identity in a racially divided America.