Invisible Man

Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man is a masterpiece that has been hailed for creating a new model for American literature. This genre-bending novel takes readers on an unprecedented journey, from the Deep South to the streets and basements of Harlem. The protagonist's fantastic tale shows both the horror and humor of bigotry and its effects on both victim and perpetrator. It is suspenseful, mesmerizing, told in a voice that takes readers through the symphonic range of the language.