Black Boy
by Richard Wright, Jerry W. Ward Jr.
Black Boy by Richard Wright, Jerry W. Ward Jr. holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 36.8K reader ratings. First published in 1945. The book spans 419 pages.
About Black Boy
Black Boy is a classic of American autobiography, a subtly crafted narrative of Richard Wright's journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. An enduring story of one young man's coming of age during a particular time and place, Black Boy remains a seminal text in our history about what it means to be a man, black, and Southern in America.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Wright, Jerry W. Ward Jr. |
| Published | 1945 |
| Pages | 419 |
| Genres | Classics, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,840 |
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What genre is Black Boy?
Black Boy is categorized as Classics, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Black Boy worth reading?
Based on 36.8K reader ratings, Black Boy has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Black Boy?
Black Boy has 419 pages.
Who wrote Black Boy?
Black Boy was written by Richard Wright, Jerry W. Ward Jr.. It was first published in 1945.
What is the ISBN for Black Boy?
The ISBN-13 for Black Boy is 9780060929790.0.
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