PBS
Character vs. Society in The Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man is difficult to read and difficult to teach. The novel is so highly regarded that it is one of most often listed as an option for the AP Literature and Composition exam. The materials in this packet from PBS...
Penguin Books
Teacher’s Guide: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man tops the reading list for the AP Literature exam. A five-page guide offers instructors and book clubs discussion questions designed to get readers to think deeply and critically about the inspection of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ralph Ellison
This is a collection of 12 videos about Ralph Ellison and his works especially his masterpiece "Invisible Man."
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: The Blues
Examples of the blues inspired by the African American migration to Northern cities. These lyrics and audio clips explores the reasons for, and effects of, these migrations.
University of Pennsylvania
Up:"man Underground" Review of Ellison's "Invisible Man"
This University of Pennsylvania site offers a review of Ralph Ellison's novel, "Invisible Man."
University of Pennsylvania
U Penn: Review of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man"
This site offers a review of Ellison's "Invisible Man" by Irving Howe which was first published in "The Nation" May 10, 1952. Provides a link to more information on Ellison.
University of Pennsylvania
"The Deep Pit," Review of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man
This site from the University of Pennsylvania offers a negative review of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" by Lloyd Brown.
University of Pennsylvania
"Black Boys and Native Sons" Literary Criticism
This critical essay first appeared in DISSENT in 1963. It looks at the work of Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Invisible Man" Teacher Guide
This teacher guide offers background, some comprehension and discussion questions, and ideas for additional investigations and writing.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Ralph Ellison
A cross-curricular lesson plan from PBS on Ralph Ellison's novel, "The Invisible Man." Ties a U.S. History study of the struggle for equality and civil rights with an analysis of the novel.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Ralph Ellison
Author Ralph Ellison is presented in this biography for his contributions to African American literature. See "Ralph Ellison Activities" for further information.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Ralph Ellison
A discussion of the writings of Ralph Ellison. There is also an interactive timeline of Ellison 's life, and an interview with filmmaker Avon Kirland, who worked on a film about his life. A lesson for Grades 11-12 looks at the theme of...
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Biography of Ralph Ellison
This site offers a compreshensive biography on Ralph Ellison by several Harvard students. This site also has a photo and links.
Other
Usc: Ralph Ellison Two Letters Written to Lowry Ware
This resource offers the text of two letters written by Ralph Ellison to Lowry Ware between 1990 and 1992.
Black Past
Black Past: Ellison, Ralph
This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of Ralph Ellison, African American novelist and essayist, famous for his book, "Invisible Man."
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
University of Pennsylvania
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man"
This site contains links to various reviews and criticisms on Ralph Ellison and his landmark book, "Invisible Man."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Ralph Ellison
This site offers a biography, bibliography, with quotes and reviews from "The Invisible Man."
Other
Modern American Literature: Ralph Ellison, 1914 1994
Gives biographical information on Ralph Waldo Ellison and his success as the author of "Invisible Man."
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Invisible Man
THis story of a black man who went from being a model citizen to living in an underground hole. This site analyses in detail the plight of the man who stands for many others. Read about the characters, themes and the plot in this...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: King of the Bingo Game
Ralph Ellison is one of the most well known African-American writers. This story focuses on a southern black man attempting to win a bingo game to save the woman he has fallen in love with. This site explores the motivations behind the...
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Biography of Ralph Ellison
This site from Classic Notes provides a summary on Ralph Ellison (1914-1994 ) and his accomplishments as an author. The article that is presented is medium size in length and provides links throughout for additional information on the...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Ralph Ellison
This site offers a biography with a photo of Ellison and a video entitled "The Novel: Ralph Ellison on Work in Progress 1966" [28:56]. It also has links to seven of his books.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: Ralph Ellison
Brief biography of American author Ralph Ellison, including information on his most famous work, Invisible Man.