The Classic Collection of Richard Wright. Illustrated

ebook Native Son, The Outsider, Savage Holiday

By Richard Wright

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The Classic Collection of Richard Wright brings together three of the most powerful and provocative novels by one of the most influential African American writers of the 20th century. This illustrated edition features Native Son, The Outsider, and Savage Holiday, each exploring themes of race, identity, alienation, and the harsh realities of American society. In Native Son, Wright tells the story of Bigger Thomas, a young Black man trapped by poverty and systemic racism in 1930s Chicago. The novel is a gripping and unsettling portrayal of how social forces shape personal destiny, raising urgent questions about justice, fear, and responsibility. The Outsider shifts focus to Cross Damon, an intellectual who fakes his own death in search of freedom and meaning. Set against the backdrop of urban alienation and philosophical questioning, the novel is a deep existential journey into guilt, power, and the nature of selfhood. Savage Holiday, Wright's only published work about a white protagonist, examines psychological breakdown and repressed violence, revealing the universality of human conflict beneath surface identities. With evocative illustrations that enhance the emotional depth and historical context of each novel, this collection is essential for readers of classic American literature. Wright's bold voice and uncompromising vision continue to resonate in today's world. Contents: Native Son The Outsider Savage Holiday
The Classic Collection of Richard Wright. Illustrated