Enhanced by rare photographs, this work draws from archives, literary correspondence, and interviews with Ellison's relatives, friends, and associates. It traces the writer's path from poverty in dust bowl Oklahoma to his rise among the literary elite and examines his previously undocumented involvement in the Socialist Left of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Enhanced by rare photographs, this work draws from archives, literary correspondence, and interviews with Ellison's relatives, friends, and associates. It traces the writer's path from poverty in dust bowl Oklahoma to his rise among the literary elite and examines his previously undocumented involvement in the Socialist Left of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! ! This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Used-G in Fair jacket. The first biography of one of the most acclaimed African-American writers of the past century chronicles his coming of age, tracing Ellison's path from poverty in Dustbowl Oklahoma to his rise among the literary elite, exploring his relationships with other literary stars, especially Langston Hughes and Richard Wright. Photos. Some creasing on the cover. This book is noticeably used and in good condition. Help support Orca Books Cooperative--Olympia's only Co-op Bookstore!