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Book Review On Black Boy

TITLE: Black Boy

AUTHOR: Richard Wright

INTRODUCTION OF AUTHOR: Richard Wright was born in Natchez, Mississippi.

When he was six years old, his father, Nathan Wright deserted the family for whatever

reason. His mother, Ella, became the breadwinner of the family. Abandoned by her

husband and unable to establish economic independence from her strict mother, Ella

suffered greatly. A strong woman who faces terrible adversity, she trained Richard to be

strong and to take care of himself. Later, the feisty, independent spirit Richard developed

at home led
him to refuse to accept the codes of behavior the white world has set for

Southern blacks. When Richard finally decided to become writer, that career represented

a declaration of independence from those in the black community.

PLOT SUMMARY: The opening chapter recounts Wright's early childhood in Natchez,

Mississippi, and his family's move to Memphis. It describes his early rebellion against

parental......


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Approximate Word Count: 997
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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