Richard Wright
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Summary
Richard Wright was born on September 4, 1908[1], in Natchez[2]. He died on November 28, 1960[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], short story writer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,600 views/month, #6,645 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Roxie[11]
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[12], Grave of Wright[13]
- Mother: Ella Wilson Wright[14]
- Spouse: Ellen Poplar Wright[15]
- Child: Rachel Wright[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[18]
- Occupation: playwright[19]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[20], prose[21], short story[22], poetry[23], non-fiction literature[24]
- Educated at: Lanier High School[25]
- Notable work: Uncle Tom's Children[26], Native Son[27], Black Boy[28], The Outsider[29]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[30], Guggenheim Fellowship[31]
- Influenced by: Gertrude Stein[32], Sinclair Lewis[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the United States of America[35]
- Genre: autobiography[36]
- Commons category: Richard Wright (author)[37]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[38]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[39]
- Residence: Chicago[40], Paris[41]
- Family name: Wright[42]
- Given name: Richard[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Described by source: African American Dramatists[45], African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[46]
- Participant in: Asian–African Conference[47]
Why It Matters
Richard Wright has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Clarence Thomas[50], a judge[51], b. 1948[52], of United States[53], awarded the Francis Boyer Award[54] and Gwendolyn Brooks[55], a poet[56], 1917–2000[57], of United States[58], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[59], specialised in poetry[60].
Works attributed to him include Native Son[61], a written work[62]; Black Boy[63], a literary work[64]; and The God that Failed[65], a written work[66], written by Louis Fischer[67].
FAQs
Where was Richard Wright born?
Richard Wright's place of birth was Natchez[2].
Where did Richard Wright die?
Richard Wright died in Paris[4].
Who were Richard Wright's parents?
Richard Wright's mother was Ella Wilson Wright[14].
Who was Richard Wright married to?
Richard Wright's spouses include Ellen Poplar Wright[15].
What did Richard Wright do for work?
Richard Wright worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], short story writer[8], and writer[9].
Where did Richard Wright go to school?
Richard Wright was educated at Lanier High School[25].
What awards did Richard Wright receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[30] and Guggenheim Fellowship[31].
Who did Richard Wright influence?
Richard Wright has been cited as an influence by Clarence Thomas[50] and Gwendolyn Brooks[55].