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Black Boy [Seventy-fifth Anniversary Edition]

in: Memoirs
Summary:

The book is an autobiographical account of African American writer Richard Wright's childhood and young adulthood in the Jim Crow South, detailing his experiences with poverty, violence, and racism. It also explores his intellectual awakening and eventual move to Chicago, where he becomes involved in the Communist Party before ultimately becoming disillusioned with it.

Key points:

1. Racism and Oppression: The book explores systemic racism and oppression experienced by Richard Wright in the early 20th century South.

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