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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
by James Weldon Johnson
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 12 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Born into a post-Civil War South, a fair-complexioned Black boy navigates the complex, often painful realities of race in America, uncovering hidden truths about identity, prejudice, and the blurred line between Black and white society.
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