How old was Richard Wright (author)?

Richard Wright (author) died on November 28, 1960 at the age of 52.

When is Richard Wright (author)'s birthday?

Richard Wright (author) was born on September 4, 1908.

Where was Richard Wright (author) born?

Richard Wright (author) was born in Natchez.

What is Richard Wright (author)'s zodiac sign?

Richard Wright (author)'s zodiac sign is Virgo.

What is Richard Wright (author)'s nationality?

Richard Wright (author) is a citizen of United States.

What does Richard Wright (author) do?

Richard Wright (author) is known as poet, novelist, autobiographer, short story writer.

Who has Richard Wright (author) been married to?

According to Wikidata, Richard Wright (author)'s spouse is or was Ellen Poplar Wright.

How many children did Richard Wright (author) have?

Wikidata lists 1 child of Richard Wright (author).

Richard Wright (author)

American novelist and poet (1908–1960)

Died aged 52VirgoUnited States

Biography

Richard Nathaniel Wright (September 4, 1908 – November 28, 1960) was an American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. Much of his literature concerns racial themes, especially related to the plight of African Americans during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries suffering discrimination and violence. His best known works include the novella collection Uncle Tom's Children (1938), the novel Native Son (1940), and the memoir Black Boy (1945). Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the United States in the mid-20th century.

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Career highlights

Notable works

Uncle Tom's Children
Native Son
Black Boy
The Outsider

Genres

autobiography

Family

Spouse(s): Ellen Poplar Wright
Children: Rachel Wright
Parents: Ella Wilson Wright

Awards & honours (2)

Spingarn Medal
Guggenheim Fellowship

Quick answers about Richard Wright (author)

How old was Richard Wright (author)?: Richard Wright (author) died on November 28, 1960 at the age of 52.
When is Richard Wright (author)'s birthday?: Richard Wright (author) was born on September 4, 1908.
Where was Richard Wright (author) born?: Richard Wright (author) was born in Natchez.
What is Richard Wright (author)'s zodiac sign?: Richard Wright (author)'s zodiac sign is Virgo.
What is Richard Wright (author)'s nationality?: Richard Wright (author) is a citizen of United States.
What does Richard Wright (author) do?: Richard Wright (author) is known as poet, novelist, autobiographer, short story writer.
Who has Richard Wright (author) been married to?: According to Wikidata, Richard Wright (author)'s spouse is or was Ellen Poplar Wright.
How many children did Richard Wright (author) have?: Wikidata lists 1 child of Richard Wright (author).