Often criticized for being bitter, Richard Wright's Native Son is examined in this text. A brief biography of the author is included, as well as structural and thematic analysis of the novel. Of course, numerous critical essays from prominent critics offer various views on the novel. This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School. These texts are the ideal aid for all students of literature, presenting concise, easy-to-understand biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on a specific literary work. Also provided are multiple sources for book reports and term papers with a wealth of information on literary works, authors, and major characters.
