Ralph Ellison
African-American novelist
ποΈMarch 1, 1914 - April 16, 1994
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πBiography
Ralph Ellison was an American novelist, literary critic, and scholar best known for his landmark novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦National Book Award for Invisible Man
- β¦Deeply influenced African-American literature
π¬Famous Quotes
"I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.
"Education is all a matter of building bridges.
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