Black Boy

In 'Black Boy,' Richard Wright recounts his early life in the Deep South, where he faced severe poverty, racism, and familial instability.

The book chronicles his father's abandonment, his mother's struggles to provide for her children, and Wright's own experiences with hunger, violence, and racism.

Wright's narrative also explores his intellectual curiosity, his rejection of religious dogma, and his eventual move to Chicago, where he continued to face racism and social injustices.

The autobiography is a powerful account of Wright's formative years and his determination to become a writer despite the odds against him.