CliffsNotes on Wright's Black Boy

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.CliffsNotes on Black Boy chronicles the alienation of the author not only from white society, but from his own people.

Richard Wrights novel is a cry of anguish in the face of the human condition and the tragedy that comes when an individual struggles to overcome it.With this study guide, youll experience the events and the unique tone of the novel.

Background about the life of the author will help shed light on the novels themes.

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