"Good writing has always been a timely act — the more so as the surrounding reality has become more demanding, confusing, and chaotic."
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About Albert Murray
Albert Murray (1916-2013) was an American literary critic, novelist, and essayist known for his works on African American culture and literature. Born in Alabama, Murray graduated from Tuskegee Institute and later earned a master's degree in literature from New York University. He became a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance movement and was a close friend of writers like Ralph Ellison and Langston Hughes. Murray's influential works include 'The Omni-Americans' and 'Stomping the Blues,' where he explored the complexities of identity, race, and the American experience.
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