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.

Jan 3, 2025 · Richard Wright (born September 4, 1908, near Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.—died November 28, 1960, Paris, France) was a novelist and short-story writer who inaugurated the tradition of protest explored by other Black writers after World War II.

Apr 2, 2014 · Richard Wright was an African American writer and poet who published his first short story at the age of 16. Later, he found employment with the Federal Writers' Project and received critical...

Jan 15, 2025 · Richard Wright was an influential African American writer whose works highlight the struggles against racism and poverty. His notable books include Native Son and Black Boy. Who is Richard Wright?

Jan 21, 2007 · Richard Wright was one of the first African American writers to achieve literary fame and fortune in the U.S. He died in Paris on November 28, 1960 as one of the most influential African-American writers of the 20th century.

Jun 11, 2018 · The works of Richard Wright (1908-1960), politically sophisticated and socially involved African American author, are notable for their passionate sincerity. He was perceptive about the universal problems that plague mankind.

When Wright published Native Son, he became the most famous and respected African American author in the United States. He exerted a major influence on younger Black writers, such as James Baldwin , and was an important precursor to the Black Arts Movement .