Richard Nathaniel Wright biography

Richard Nathaniel Wright Biography

Richard Nathaniel Wright (1908 – 1960) was an African-American author of sometimes controversial novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially those involving the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the United States in the mid-20th century

He won international renown for his powerful and visceral depiction of the black experience. He has been compared to Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison, and two of his books, Native Son and Black Boy, are required reading in high schools and colleges across the nation.

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