Native Son Native Son

Native Son

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Publisher Description

“If one had to identify the single most influential shaping force in modern Black literary history, one would probably have to point to Wright and the publication of Native Son.” – Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of this young black man caught in a downward spiral after he kills a young white woman in a brief moment of panic.

Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Richard Wright's powerful novel is an unsparing reflection on the poverty and feelings of hopelessness experienced by people in inner cities across the country and of what it means to be black in America.

This edition of Native Son includes an essay by Wright titled, How "Bigger" was Born, along with notes on the text.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2009
June 16
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
432
Pages
PUBLISHER
HarperCollins e-books
SELLER
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
SIZE
4.1
MB

Customer Reviews

Marlyn T. ,

A True Classic

Here is a book that I never get tired of reading and would highly recommend to readers of any age. While the tone is dark at times, the author captures the racial tension of an America of yesteryear, yet carefully allows the reader to see the humanity of a deeply conflicted individual. Bigger Thomas is one of the most unique and interesting characters created in the 20th century. A must read.

*~rocky~* ,

Blew me away!

I read this book for summer reading, and let me tell you that I usually do not enjoy reading. However, I LOVED this book! It is such a good book and I did not want to put it down. I recommend it for people who like suspense!

Stacy.was.here💕 ,

The reality

The books sets feeling, emotion and understanding of a young boy portrayed with angered towards a life unfit for him. Though his actions are ruthless and careless they seem justified. It brings forth emotions and imagery that make you feel the intensity of the setting and character and bring forth emotions that enhance your understanding of a depressing time for people of color. The book did a great job giving detailed descriptions allowing the comprehension of scenery and the feeling of the characters as well as bring frustration and mixed feelings towards the actions played. I enjoyed reading this overall.

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