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~ James Weldon Johnson (Author)
Key Phrases: Ex-Colored Man, James Weldon Johnson, New York (more...)
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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man was written by James Weldon Johnson who was an important 20th century author, journalist and poet. As one of the early American civil rights leaders he became a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. This classic publication is James Weldon Johnson's autobiography, and is an excellent resource for those learning about the earliest days of the civil rights movement and a classic tale of how an individual can overcome and achieve what they set their mind to.

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  • Paperback: 164 pages
  • Publisher: Filiquarian (November 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599868687
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599868684
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #499,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ohio teach sez, September 25, 2007
This is a work of fiction, not Johnson's autobiography. Johnson was a major figure in African-American arts and politics. He did not, as the title character does, spend the last half of his life "passing for white" as a Wall Street investor!
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