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Richard Nathaniel Wright (September 4, 1908 – November 28, 1960) was an American author of sometimes controversial novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially those involving the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the United States in the mid-20th century. Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Carl Van Vechten [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Native Son, Richard Wright's groundbreaking 1940 novel, is considered one of the most influential works of African American literature of the 20th century. With its unflinching portrayal of racial injustice and systemic oppression, Native Son became an immediate bestseller and established Wright as a leading voice on race relations in America.

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