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Written with the distinctive rhythm of a modern crime story, this formidable work is both a condemnation of social injustice and an unsparing portrait of the Black experience in America, revealing the tragic effect of poverty, racism, and hopelessness on the human spirit. Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Native Son is the story of Bigger Thomas, a young Black man caught in a downward spiral after killing a young white woman in a brief moment of panic. In the decades since, Wright's masterpiece-hailed by Newsweek as "a novel of tremendous power and beauty"-has become a revered classic that remains as timely and relevant today as when it first appeared. When it was first published in 1940, Native Son established Richard Wright as a literary star. "The most powerful American novel to appear since The Grapes of Wrath." - The New Yorker

In the search box, enter terms such as African Americans."If one had to identify the single most influential shaping force in modern Black literary history, one would probably have to point to Wright and the publication of Native Son." - Henry Louis Gates Jr. You may also check out individual DVDs available for checkout at the library. The books are about the black lives of African Americans ranging from well-known classics to newer works.įor those looking for media, you can use our streaming media databases such as Kanopy and Academic Video Online (AVON), among others, to watch films, documentaries, music, and other media. You may also look for books about African Americans in the subject box. If you are unsure of a book title, use the keyword search box. If you have a favorite author, enter the author's name and check the books by your favorite authors. Of course, this is a "selective" list, and we invite you to look deeper into books by African Americans by checking the San Diego State University Library catalog: and check for books by Africa American authors. The titles below have been added to multiple lists honoring the contributions of African American writers throughout the years. Celebrating Black History Month Read Books by African American AuthorsĪs we celebrate the month of February as Black History Month, below is a list of books by African Americans selected from lists throughout the years.