Books with title Richard Wright: Author

Richard Wright found a variety of sources of inspiration for his novels. Marxist, existentialist, Freudian, and Black Nationalist leanings can be found in his enduring and much-studied works, including Black Boy, Native Son, and Uncle Tom s Children. This collection of critical essays features an introduction by literary scholar Harold Bloom.

The true story of how renowned African-American author Richard Wright--not allowed in the segregated South to borrow books from the library--read old newspapers and used books from trash cans, until his dream of having a library card became a reality. Full color.

Traces the life and achievements of the Black American novelist

Richard Wright found a variety of sources of inspiration for his novels. Marxist, existentialist, Freudian, and Black Nationalist leanings can be found in his enduring and much-studied works, including Black Boy, Native Son, and Uncle Tom s Children. This collection of critical essays features an introduction by literary scholar Harold Bloom.

A collection of critical essays on Wright and his works arranged in chronological order of publication.

Traces the life and achievements of the Black American novelist.

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"In 1940 Richard Wright wrote his most famous book, Native Son. It was the first best-selling novel by an African American writer. Because the influence of this novel was so far-reaching, Wright is considered one of America's greatest novelists."--Page 4.

Author, Richard Write (Black Americans of Achievement)

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