Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is a timeless masterpiece that dissects societal invisibility and identity. Through the unnamed Black protagonist’s odyssey across 20th-century America, Ellison exposes how systemic racism reduces individuals to stereotypes, erasing their humanity. Blending surreal prose with sharp social critique, the novel transcends race, speaking to every soul who’s felt marginalized. A searing, thought-provoking work that forces readers to confront bias and the vital act of “seeing” others—urgent and unforgettable, even decades later.