“{H}istory records the patterns of men's lives, they say: Who slept with whom and with what results; who fought and who won and who lived to lie about it afterwards. All things, it is said, are duly recorded--all things of importance, that is. But not quite, for actually it is only the known, the seen, the heard and only those events that the recorder regards as important that are set down, those lies his keepers keep their power by.”
In this classic work of American literature, the protagonist's journey through society's eyes and his struggle to find his own identity are vividly portrayed. The novel delves into the complexities of race relations and the human condition, offering a profound and thought-provoking narrative. more
Ralph Ellison was an American novelist born on March 1, 1913, and died on April 16, 1994. His works are known for their profound social commentary and literary skill, with his most famous novel being 'Invisible Man,' which explores themes of race, identity, and power. more
“I wanted to belong to Iris when I didn't even belong to myself.”
“بعض الكلمات صفعة، تهوي بك حتى مغارة الحزن، وتحيل وقتك إلى ظلام حالك.”
“نحن نسأل عن الآخرين لنخبرهم عنا.”
“Why else do we write and write except to move our readers?”