Unique Elements Historical Context - Detailed 20th Century Historical Map Synopsis The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson is the fictional account of a young biracial man, referred to only as the Ex-Colored Man living in post-Reconstruction era America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He lives through a variety of experiences, including witnessing a lynching, that convinces him to pass as white to secure his safety and advancement. Born shortly after the Civil War in a small Georgia town, the narrator's African-American mother protected him as a child and teenager. The narrator's father, a wealthy white member of the Southern aristocracy, is absent throughout the narrator's childhood but, nevertheless, continues to provide financial support for the narrator and his mother. Because of that financial support, she had the means to raise her son in an environment more middle class than many black people could enjoy at the time. The narrator describes learning to love music at a young age as well as attending an integrated school. This is a a utobiographical novel as well as a popular literary classic. A Stunning Reprint we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the Best African American Novel , of all time that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic lover in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1912 text - Epic Autobiography - 5 x 8 Inches - White Paper