{"product_id":"the-black-ball-by-ralph-ellison-grade-a","title":"The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison (Grade - A)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eA powerful short story by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRalph Ellison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published as part of the Penguin Modern series. Set in mid-twentieth-century America, the story follows John, a Black father working as a caretaker, who struggles to protect his young son from the realities of racism and social inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eThrough a seemingly ordinary day, Ellison explores the emotional burden carried by parents who must prepare their children for prejudice while trying to preserve their innocence. The story is noted for its subtle storytelling, psychological depth, and poignant examination of race, dignity, fatherhood, and the human desire for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eThough brief in length, \u003cem data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThe Black Ball\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a profound and lasting impact, showcasing the literary brilliance for which Ellison is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49843246170352,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/61W8QxnnJVL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1781526117","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/the-black-ball-by-ralph-ellison-grade-a","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}