Ralph Allison not only locates a way of expression of life philosophy in Blues, but also comes to an awareness of literary potentiality in black music.

• 著名美国黑人作家拉尔夫?埃利森不仅从布鲁斯旋律中看到一种表现生存方式和展现生命哲学的途径，还意识到黑人音乐的文学潜能。