The Richard Wright Encyclopedia
| Author | : Jerry W. Ward |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2008-06-30 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780313355196 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0313355193 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Richard Wright Encyclopedia written by Jerry W. Ward and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Wright is one of the most important African American writers. He is also one of the most prolific. Best known as the author of Native Son, he wrote 7 novels; 2 collections of short fiction; an autobiography; more than 250 newspaper articles, book reviews, and occasional essays; some 4,000 verses; a photo-documentary; and 3 travel books. By attacking the taboos and hypocrisy that other writers had failed to address, he revolutionized American literature and created a disturbing and realistic portrait of the African American experience. This encyclopedia is a guide to his vast and influential body of works.
