JOURNAL ARTICLE

Richard Wright's Huntresses: A Transgenerational Experience.

  • Published In: Palimpsest (2165-1604), 2023, v. 12, n. 1. P. 31 1 of 3

  • Database: Ethnic Diversity Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WRIGHT, JULIA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the transgenerational experience of author Richard Wright, examining the role of three Black matriarchal figures including his biological mother, Aunt Maggie, and Grandma Wilson in shaping his upbringing, relationships, and writings. Topics include the affective and corporal dynamics within the family, the impact of racial segregation and survival lessons in Jim Crow era, and the lasting influence of these women on Wright's life and literary works.

Additional Information

  • Source:Palimpsest (2165-1604). 2023/01, Vol. 12, Issue 1, p31
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2165-1604
  • Accession Number:174025313

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