“He had lived and acted on the assumption that he was alone, and now he saw that he had not been. What he had done made others suffer. No matter how much he would long for them to forget him, they would not be able to. His family was a part of him, not only in blood, but in spirit.”
Written by Richard Wright, this classic work delves into the life of Bigger Thomas, a young African American man living in Chicago during the Great Depression. The story examines the impact of racial discrimination and economic hardship on Bigger's life, leading to a tragic climax that raises questions about the American Dream and the struggle for social equality. more
Richard Wright (September 4, 1908 - November 28, 1960) was an influential American author whose works profoundly exposed racial discrimination and social injustice, leaving a lasting impact on American literature. more
“Nevertheless, his moustachios are splendid.”
“She was beautiful - but especially she was without mercy.”
“A sense of responsibility would spoil her. She's too pretty.”