“When one has seen something of the world and human nature, one must conclude, after all, that between people in like stations of life there is very little difference the world over.”
Quote by James Weldon Johnson
Work
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
This novel is a first-person account of a man who passes as white in a society that is deeply divided along racial lines. The story delves into the complexities of his life, his struggle for self-identity, and the challenges he faces as he navigates the complexities of the post-Civil War South. more
Author
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an American author, poet, musician, and civil rights activist. He is known for his poetry, novels, and musical compositions, and was a significant figure in the American civil rights movement. more
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