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The book explores Richard Wright's tumultuous childhood in Mississippi, marked by extreme poverty and a pervasive atmosphere of fear and hatred. His early experiences shaped him into a troubled youth, engaging in deceit and anger while navigating a world filled with indifference and cruelty from whites, and resentment from fellow blacks. This backdrop sets the stage for a profound examination of race, identity, and survival in a deeply divided society.
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Black Boy, Richard Wright
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Black Boy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Wright
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780061443084
- Category
- Social sciences, Maps and Travel, World history, Ethnography, Esotericism and Religion, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores Richard Wright's tumultuous childhood in Mississippi, marked by extreme poverty and a pervasive atmosphere of fear and hatred. His early experiences shaped him into a troubled youth, engaging in deceit and anger while navigating a world filled with indifference and cruelty from whites, and resentment from fellow blacks. This backdrop sets the stage for a profound examination of race, identity, and survival in a deeply divided society.