The Politics of Richard Wright

"There is no existing text that compares to this brilliant volume. The Politics of Richard Wright will become instantly the signature text on Wright's political thought. The book as a whole shall reshape the contours of Wright studies and the myriad fields to which Wright's political ideas have central importance. It is a must-read."—Neil Roberts, author of A Political Companion to Frederick Douglass

"Among the praiseworthy features of this manuscript is its inclusion of Wright's own words as a sort of backbone to the project, with a text from Wright launching each section. The reader is able to engage with Wright directly and to evaluate for oneself some of the readings that are presented in the analytical essays. That these texts mix the familiar ('Blueprint for Negro Literature') and the less familiar ('I Have Seen Black Hands') reminds the reader of the richness of Wright's oeuvre and inspires the reader to look for more sources."—Vincent Lloyd, author of In Defense of Charisma

"This is a very impressive volume. One of the many great strengths of the book is that it draws on such a diverse array of expertise, as well as on so many different methodological approaches. The inclusion of four works by Richard Wright is a wonderful innovation."—Simon Stow, author of American Mourning: Tragedy, Democracy, Resilience