Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

09 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

34 min · 17. juli 2025
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Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

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11 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

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episode 10 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson artwork

10 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

17. juli 20251 h 1 min
episode 09 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson artwork

09 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

17. juli 202534 min
episode 08 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson artwork

08 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

17. juli 202522 min
episode 07 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson artwork

07 - Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Dive into the provocative world of James Weldon Johnsons only novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. Originally published anonymously in 1912, this unique fictional narrative masquerades as a memoir, recounting the life of an unnamed biracial protagonist during the tumultuous Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods in the South. Experience the eye-opening revelations of a young boy who grew up assuming he was white, only to have his perception of race and identity upended in an instant. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped his view of himself and his world through the lens of blackness. Despite initially flying under the radar, the novel gained recognition when Johnson courageously claimed authorship in 1927. - Summary by James K. White

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