Richard Wright

1908–1960

3 standalone books

Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908–1960) was an American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. His literature often addressed racial themes, particularly the experiences of African Americans during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. He is known for works such as the novella collection Uncle Tom's Children, the novel Native Son, and the memoir Black Boy. Literary critics note that his work contributed to shifting perspectives on race relations in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Born

1908