The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

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The narrative follows a mulatto man's journey as he navigates the complexities of race by passing as white. It explores his experiences from a Negro college to a New York nightclub, highlighting the stark cultural contrasts between the rural South and urban Northeast. The story offers an unsentimental examination of race relations in America, reflecting the author's belief in the power of literature to elevate the status of the American Negro. Despite being written decades ago, its themes remain relevant today.