Wright, Richard: 1908-1960

Native Son, 1940 - Information about the Book

General Information
- The novel emphasizes race relations in America and the psychological effects that racism has on black Americans.
- Information from Wikipedia
- Reader Rating:
Facts
- Characters from Lit Chart
- Characters from Grade Saver
- Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Articles
- Review: "The book is obviously one of the pivotal texts in the history of Black fiction and makes for a quick read."
- This is the novel about racism that America couldn't ignore. WNYC Radio, New York; July 20, 2017
- Screen test for Native Son: Richard Wright as Bigger Thomas; from 1948