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Richard Nathaniel Wright (September 4, 1908 – November 28, 1960) was an American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially related to the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries suffering discrimination and violence.
Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 – 15 September 2008) was an English keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all their tours. [3]
Richard Wright, novelist and short-story writer who was among the first African American writers to protest white treatment of Blacks, notably in his novel Native Son (1940) and his autobiography, Black Boy (1945).
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Apr 2, 2014 · Pioneering African American writer Richard Wright is best known for the classic texts 'Black Boy' and 'Native Son.'
Learn about Richard Wright, a prominent novelist and essayist of the 20th century, who also wrote poems and haiku. Explore his life, achievements, and influences in the Jim Crow era and beyond.
Apr 14, 2021 · Richard Wright, who died in 1960, is the author of “Native Son” and “Black Boy.” When he submitted “The Man Who Lived Underground,” he said, “I have never written anything in my life ...
May 24, 2017 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of Richard Wright, a prominent African American writer of the 20th century. Learn about his biography, political and philosophical influences, literary genres, and critical reception.
