Description
Richard Wright's seminal novel plunges into the life of Bigger Thomas, a young Black man in 1930s Chicago whose fate seems sealed by the systemic oppression and poverty surrounding him. A moment of panic leads to a tragic act, igniting a chain of events that exposes the brutal realities of racism and the crushing weight of hopelessness in America. Through Bigger's harrowing journey, Wright crafts a powerful and unflinching portrait of the Black experience, exploring themes of identity, fear, and the desperate struggle for dignity in a society determined to deny it.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Published Aug 2, 2005
380 pages
ISBN: 9780060837560
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Details
First Published
1940
Language
eng
Featured in Challenges
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Native Son by Richard Wright.