Black Boy

An enduring story of one young man's coming off age during a particular time and place, "Black Boy" remains a seminal te... (more)

An enduring story of one young man's coming off age during a particular time and place, "Black Boy" remains a seminal text in history about what it means to be a man, black, and Southern in America. (less)

The author grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at thos... (more)

The author grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a "drunkard", hanging about in taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he was surrounded on one side by whites who were either indifferent to him, pitying, or cruel, and on the other side by blacks who resented anyone trying to rise above the common law. This is the author's powerful account of his journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. It is an unashamed confession and a profound indictment, a poignant and disturbing record of social injustice and human suffering. (less)

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Literature guides created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter... (more)

Literature guides created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know; SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz and essay topics. Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers. (less)

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