Readings on Black boy

Critical essays both illuminate the human spirit of Wright and convey an understanding of the writing techniques, themes, and sociological issues of . Some contemporary critics continue to explore Wright's craft, from his use of narrative structure to the influence of the blues in his work. Others focus on issues of identity, strength, and rebellion, discussing the role of racism in both Wright's journey to adulthood and his literary apprenticeship. A biography and chronology round out this collection. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction: Is Black Boy Really Autobiography?	p. 11
Richard Wright: A Biography	p. 13
Chapter 1 Structure and Style in Black Boy
1. Richard Wright's Black Boy: A Twentieth-Century Slave Narrative	p. 34
2. Narrative Structure of Black Boy	p. 43
3. Richard Wright Sings the Blues	p. 55
4. Black Boy Is Incomplete Without American Hunger	p. 58
5. Black Boy as Art	p. 69
6. Lies in Black Boy	p. 80
Chapter 2 Themes and Metaphor in Black Boy
1. Writing as Survival in Black Boy	p. 92
2. Richard Wright: The Self and the South	p. 103
3. The Strength of Individual Will	p. 109
4. Black Boy Is a Metaphor for the Birth of an Artist	p. 113
5. The Theme of Education in Black Boy	p. 124
6. The Metaphor of the Journey in Black Boy	p. 131
7. The Image of the Father in Black Boy	p. 141
Chapter 3 The Black Experience
1. Wright's Autobiography Becomes a Universal Story of Black Experience	p. 153
2. Black Boy Is Appropriate Reading for Young Adults	p. 162
3. Imagination Transforms Wright's Racist World in Black Boy	p. 170
Chronology	p. 179
For Further Research	p. 184
Index	p. 186

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