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Who wrote the novel Invisible Man?

  1. Ernest Hemingway

  2. Ralph Ellison

  3. Edward Albee

  4. Thornton Wilder

The correct answer is: Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison is the author of the novel Invisible Man. This novel explores issues of race and identity in the United States and is considered a classic in American literature. While Ernest Hemingway, Edward Albee, and Thornton Wilder are all notable authors in their own right, they did not write Invisible Man. Hemingway's works often focus on themes of war, love, and loss while Albee is known for his plays that often tackle social issues. Wilder is most famous for his plays like Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth. Therefore, none of the other options is the correct author of Invisible Man.