The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

"The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" is a novel by James Weldon Johnson, originally published anonymously in 1912. This fictional memoir follows the life of an unnamed biracial narrator, growing up in the South during the Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction eras. The story revolves around the narrator's discovery of his racial identity, initially thinking he was white but later realizing he is black. The novel gained little attention until Johnson republished it in 1927, claiming credit as the author. It offers a compelling exploration of race and identity, shedding light on the complexities of the narrator's experiences and perspectives."