Why editors turned down the most important novel of iconic writer Richard Wright

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Why editors turned down the most important novel of iconic writer Richard Wright

One of Richard Wright's most popular books is his memoir Black Boy, which follows his life from 1912 to 1936, but he has more than 15 books to his name, including the Native Son, Uncle Tom’s children, White Man Listen and The Long Dream. Decades after his death, he remains one of the most important...

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