دایره‌المعارف ریچارد رایت (موزاییک آمریکایی)

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. Contains Over 350 Alphabetically Arranged Entries That Serve As A Guide To The Works Of African-american Writer Richard Wright, Covering Topics Such As The Chicago Renaissance, The Civil Rights Movement, Marxism, And Segregation. Edited By Jerry W. Ward, Jr. And Robert J. Butler. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 431-435) And Index. Covers all aspects of the author's life and times and serves as a guide for one of the most important African American writers