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In 1947 Richard Wright had written two best-selling books?Native Son and Black Boy. Like other African Americans, however, the most famous black author in the country faced daily discrimination and hostility because of his race. This fascinating biography traces the journey of one of America's most influential writers from his impoverished childhood in Mississippi to literary acclaim and success'and his ultimate decision to leave his native country.Levy, Debbie is the author of 'Richard Wright A Biography', published 2007 under ISBN 9780822567936 and ISBN 0822567938.
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