Richard Wright Audio Books

Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape....

Richard Wright's devastating autobiography of his childhood and youth in the Jim Crow South.

One of the most significant occurrences in America during the 20th century was the rise of African-American writers to the forefront of literature.

Richard Wright's powerful and unforgettable memoir of his journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. At once an unashamed confession and a profound indictment, Black Boy is a poignant record of struggle and endurance - a seminal literary work that illuminates our own time.

Originally published in 1938, Uncle Tom's Children, a collection of novellas,was the first book from Richard Wright, who would go on to win international renown for his powerful and visceral depiction of the Black experience.

Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape.

Widely acclaimed as one of the finest books ever written on race and class divisions in America, this powerful novel reflects the forces of poverty, injustice, and hopelessness that continue to shape out society.