Native Son by Richard Wright

Native Son by Richard Wright is a gripping and unflinching novel that follows Bigger Thomas, a young Black man navigating poverty, racism, and fear in 1930s Chicago. When a moment of panic turns deadly, Bigger's life spirals into a brutal confrontation with a society built to criminalize his existence.

A cornerstone of 20th-century American literature, Native Son explores systemic injustice, identity, and the consequences of a world that refuses to see Black humanity. Wright’s powerful narrative still challenges and provokes readers today.