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Black Boy

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Richard Wright

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Pages: 448 pages
Reading time: 16 hours

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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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Released: 2008

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Title: Black Boy
Language: English
Authors: Richard Wright
Publisher: HarperCollins
Released: 2008
Pages: 448
ISBN13: 9780061443084
Tags: Non-Fiction, Biographies and Thoughts, Classics, Autobiography and Memoirs, Family, School, USA, Race, Racism, America, African American Literature, Violence, Books, Moving
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.