Description: Step into the vibrant world of 1930s Chicago with "Lawd Today!" by Richard Wright, presented here in its unexpurgated 1991 paperback edition. This riveting narrative is a masterfully crafted depiction of a single day in the life of Jake Jackson, a postal worker grappling with the turbulence and hopes of urban life. Wright's prose is powerful and unrestrained, capturing the essence of social struggles and personal dilemmas in a raw, authentic voice. As you turn the pages, the lush tapestry of the era unfolds, revealing the complexities of race, ambition, and survival. With this edition, experience the full impact of Wright’s genius in its original form—a compelling journey that is as relevant today as it was decades ago. Dive into a literary classic that challenges and enlightens, offering a profound symphony of storytelling that resonates with timeless themes.
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Brand: Northeastern University Press
ISBN: 1555531598
Book Title: Lawd Today!
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 1993
Topic: African American / General, Literary, American / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Features: Reprint
Genre: Literary Criticism, Social Science, Fiction
Item Weight: 10.4 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Richard Wright
Book Series: Northeastern Library of Black Literature Ser.
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
