Native Son
By Richard Wright
- Release Date: 2009-06-16
- Genre: Classics
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.
Reviews
Causes some internal thinking
5By shildebrandt10Be forewarned, this book will cause some provocative thinking and re-evaluation of society. Also, any relationship one has will be questioned and how people interact with each other.A Very Good Book Marred By Poor Editing
3By CharlatanUKWhile the novel itself does an admirable job taking the reader into the a world of perpetual and dehumanising hate, the number of incorrectly used homonyms that end up here is ridiculous. Publishers: you have very little to do in order to make money on ebooks, so the least you can do is hire people who can proofread.AP required reading
1By The average AP kidWell, it is extremely wordy and I personally would not read for my own leisure. I truly only read it because my AP class required it. Th main character is ghastly and so are his surrounding characters and situations. But if you trying to find out if this is the correct full version of the book- yes. Sadly it is.Blew me away!
5By *~rocky~*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!A True Classic
5By Marlyn T.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.
