Invisible Man

Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man , the great seminal novel in the African-American canon, returns to bookstores with a new cover.

Invisible Man tells the story of a young African-American man who migrates from the racist South to New York, the city of opportunity, in the early 20th century. Throughout the story, the protagonist becomes involved with diverse political groups and social circles, from a socialist organization to a Black nationalist movement, but never feels truly seen or understood.

With rich and symbolic writing, Ellison creates a work that goes beyond racial critique, delving into universal questions about the search for identity and the individual's place in society. Invisible Man is a powerful and timeless reflection on the struggle for recognition and the complexity of the human condition.

For critic Harold Bloom, “More than a third of a century after its original publication (1952), Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is completely confirmed as an American classic.” This expanded edition has a blurb by Luiz Mauricio Azevedo and a preface by Gabriel Trigueiro, experts in Ellison’s work.

National Book Award-winning book.

“One of the most important novels of the 20th century.” – New York Times

“Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is fully confirmed as an American classic.” – Harold Bloom