Birthdate: March 1, 1914
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Died: April 16, 1994
Ralph Ellison, a celebrated American writer, critic, and scholar, is best known for his influential novel, Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. His literary impact also encompassed political and social commentary in works like Shadow and Act and Going to the Territory. The New York Times acknowledged him as a significant voice in American literature. Following his death, Ellison’s legacy continued with the publication of Juneteenth, a novel compiled from his extensive notes.
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