Richard Wright Quotes
A collection of quotes by Richard Wright.
Richard Wright (1908-1960) was an influential African-American author. Born in Mississippi, he faced racial discrimination and poverty from an early age. Wright gained prominence with his autobiographical novel "Black Boy" (1945), which explored the harsh realities of growing up in the racially segregated South. He later moved to Chicago and became involved in the Communist Party, reflecting his commitment to social justice in his works. Wright's other notable works include "Native Son" (1940) and "The Outsider" (1953). Through his writings, he became an important figure in the African-American literary movement and a voice for the marginalized.