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

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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.

Audio within this radio segment was used courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

This segment aired on August 11, 2020.

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