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Black Boy: A Record of Childhood and Youth
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Based on 168 Ratings and 168 Reviews

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Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a "drunkard," hanging about in taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he was surrounded on one side by whites who were either indifferent to him, pitying, or cruel, and on the other by blacks who resented anyone tryi... More
Book Information
PublisherWorld Publishing Company
BindingHardcover (91 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages298
ISBN-10B0007DPSIE
Publication Date/1950
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About Richard Wright (Author) : Richard Wright is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Richard Wright include Native Son.
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About Ashley Bryan (Illustrator) : Ashley Bryan is a published author, compiler, editor, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ashley Bryan include Ashley Bryan: Poems and Folktales, The Rain... more
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