A more compelling explanation is that Ellison wanted to write a second novel that would meet the standard of Invisible Man while being an entirely different kind of book.
Invisible Man is a novel that Ellison knew about.
Ellison was unaware of a novel titled Invisible Man.
The group of people prepares for a swim.
the person is jumping off a tree
The woman is running.
A woman is putting up a garage sale sign on a telephone pole.
The man is wearing a hat.
The house we bought was one of the cheapest.