The Richard Wright Encyclopedia (American Mosaic) [Hardcover]

Jerry W. Ward (Editor), Robert J. Butler (Editor)

Book Description

Series: American Mosaic | Publication Date: June 30, 2008

Richard Wright is one of the most important African American writers. He is also one of the most prolific. Best known as the author of Native Son, he wrote 7 novels; 2 collections of short fiction; an autobiography; more than 250 newspaper articles, book reviews, and occasional essays; some 4,000 verses; a photo-documentary; and 3 travel books. By attacking the taboos and hypocrisy that other writers had failed to address, he revolutionized American literature and created a disturbing and realistic portrait of the African American experience. This encyclopedia is a guide to his vast and influential body of works.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[R]ecommended to academic libraries."

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Catholic Library World

"…350 short entries by a variety of scholars on all aspects of the author's life and times, with a number of surprises along the way. Anyone interested in delving further into Wright's milieu will find this volume extremely handy… Highly recommended for all university literature collections."

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MultiCultural Review

"In addition to all of the author's work, entries include a wide range of places, people (from Peter Abrahams and H.L. Mencken to Emile Zola), and events (including the Chicago Renaissance, the Great Depression, and the Scottsboro Trials) . . . . useful for anyone with an interest in American literature, political history, and twentieth-century cultural movements."

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ARBA

"This book is an important work for students of American studies."

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Reference Reviews

Book Description

Alphabetically arranged entries detail the life and works of Richard Wright.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (June 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313312397
• ISBN-13: 978-0313312397
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,330,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)