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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

By: Mentor New York
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 The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson is a novel that follows an unnamed biracial protagonist navigating race and identity in early 20th-century America. Born to a Black mother and a wealthy white father, he grows up privileged but later experiences racism, forcing him to confront his identity. A talented pianist, he explores Black culture through music and travels from the American South to Europe. Eventually, he chooses to "pass" as white, abandoning his heritage for social and economic security. The novel critiques racial hypocrisy and explores the cost of assimilation, illustrating. Summary by Mentor New YorkCopyright Mentor New York Art Literary History & Criticism World
Episodes
  • The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 11

    The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 11
    Jul 16 2023
    31 mins
  • The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 10

    The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 10
    Jul 16 2023
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 9

    The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man: Section 9
    Jul 16 2023
    34 mins
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