Native Son

Harold Bloom (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

130 Seiten

2007
Chelsea House Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-7910-9368-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Richard Wright's novel tells the unforgettable story of Bigger Thomas, a brutal murderer caught in a cycle of racism and poverty in inner-city America. This guide presents a comprehensive critical look at this important work, delving into both its literary significance and social impact.

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Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Richard Wright's novel tells the unforgettable story of Bigger Thomas, a brutal murderer caught in a cycle of racism and poverty in inner-city America. Though critics often debate the effectiveness of Bigger's character, nearly all agree on the power of Wright's tale. This new guide presents a comprehensive critical look at this important work, delving into both its literary significance and social impact.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.5.2007
• Reihe/Serie: Bloom's Guides
• Verlagsort: Broomall
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 154 x 221 mm
• Gewicht: 452 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lektüren / Interpretationen ► Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0-7910-9368-9 / 0791093689
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-9368-9 / 9780791093689
• Zustand: Neuware