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Richard Wright
AuthorBooks · Second hand1908-1960
Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908–1960) was an American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially related to the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries suffering discrimination and violence. His best known works include the novella collection Uncle Tom's Children (1938), the novel Native Son (1940), and the memoir Black Boy (1945). Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the United States in the mid-20th century.
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About Richard Wright
Birth
1908
Death
1960
First book
1938
Years writing
88
Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908–1960) was an American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially related to the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries suffering discrimination and violence. His best known works include the novella collection Uncle Tom's Children (1938), the novel Native Son (1940), and the memoir Black Boy (1945). Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Richard Wright was a foundational figure in 20th-century African American literature.
His masterpiece, Native Son, established itself as an essential pillar of American fiction.
Beyond being a novelist, Wright successfully explored poetry, drama, and autobiography.
Born in Natchez, his literary legacy spans over one hundred published works.
His writing courageously addresses the experience and identity of the African American community.
