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Overview
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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780313312397
- ISBN-10: 0313312397
- Publisher: Greenwood
- Publish Date: June 2008
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Page Count: 472
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