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Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison (1913-1994) was an influential American writer and scholar best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. Born in Oklahoma, he studied at Tuskegee University before moving to New York City, where he became a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and began his literary career. His works include “Shadow and Act” and “Going to the Territory.” A master at exploring African American identity and culture, Ellison’s contributions to American literature were acknowledged by President Lyndon Johnson in 1969, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ralph Ellison (1913-1994) was an influential American writer and scholar best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. Born in Oklahoma, he studied at Tuskegee University before moving to New York City, where he became a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and began his literary career. His works include “Shadow and Act” and “Going to the Territory.” A master at exploring African American identity and culture, Ellison’s contributions to American literature were acknowledged by President Lyndon Johnson in 1969, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison (1913-1994) was an influential American writer and scholar best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. Born in Oklahoma, he studied at Tuskegee University before moving to New York City, where he became a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and began his literary career. His works include “Shadow and Act” and “Going to the Territory.” A master at exploring African American identity and culture, Ellison’s contributions to American literature were acknowledged by President Lyndon Johnson in 1969, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.