Richard Wright, Black Boy (1945) Hbk

Richard Wright (1908-1960) was among the great American writers of the 20th Century. Born in the Jim Crow South in poverty, he became an internationally renowned novelist, poet, short-story writer, and essayist. This autobiography, first published in 1937, is among the finest ever written, a gripping story told with passion and filled with wisdom. It opens a window upon American race relations that is powerful and unforgettable. This 1945 hardback edition is overall good condition with tight binding and clean unmarked pages. The paper is lightly tanned but still presentable. The dust jacket was removed by a prior owner, who pasted portions to the endpapers. Smoke-free home. See all photos carefully to judge the condition.