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Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man' Began In A Vermont Barn

Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man” is a staple on recommended antiracism reading lists. But the novel that captivated a nation and influenced former President Obama has humble roots in a barn in rural Vermont.

Vermont Public Radio’s Anna Van Dine reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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