Black Boy by Richard Wright
"Black Boy" is an autobiographical account of a young African-American boy growing up in the South during the early 20th century. The book explores his experiences with extreme poverty, racism, and his struggle to find his place in a society that marginalizes and devalues him. The protagonist's desire for self-expression and understanding leads him to a love of literature and writing, providing him with a means to challenge and critique the oppressive social structures around him.
The 612th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-500
- Words
- 76,822
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 2nd on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- 13th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)