Ralph Ellison, Take 1
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The younger writer at work.
Ralph Ellison, Take 2
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The writer in his study.
Ralph Ellison, Take 3
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A portrait of the writer later in life.
Ralph Ellison Memorial
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A sculpture in Manhattan that honors the writer.
After Invisible Man
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A photograph by artist Jeff Wall, inspired by the title character of Ellison's novel.
Invisible Man
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First-edition dust jacket.