Bigger Thomas
Harold Bloom
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Bigger Thomas
by Harold Bloom
Published
1990
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pages
173
ISBN-10
0791009653
Description
Introduction / Harold Bloom - Critical Extracts: James Baldwin / Irving Howe / Ralph Ellision / Houston A. Baker, Jr. / Sherley Anne Williams / Charles T. Davis / Nina Kressner Cobb / Henry Louis Gates, Jr. / Charles Johnson -- How "Bigger" Was Born / Richard Wright -- Native Son and Three Kinds of Revolution / Edward Margolies -- Bessie's Blues / Edward A. Watson -- Native Son / Kenneth Kinnamon -- Richard Wright and Native Son: Not Guilty / Dorothy S. Redden -- Bigger Thoms: The Symbolic Negro and the Discrete Human Entity / Charles De Arman -- Native Son and Mass Culture /. Ross Pudaloff -- The Function of Violence in Native Son / Robert James Butler -- Wright's Crime and Punishment / Tony Magistrale -- The Narrative Presence in Native Son / Laura E. Tanner -- Alienation and Creativity in Native Son / Valerie Smith -- Misogyny and Appropriation in Native Son /. Alan W. France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bigger Thomas?
This edition of Bigger Thomas has approximately 173 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bigger Thomas?
For most readers, Bigger Thomas typically takes between 3h 36m and 2h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Bigger Thomas?
The estimated word count for Bigger Thomas is approximately 43,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bigger Thomas?
Bigger Thomas was written by Harold Bloom.
When was Bigger Thomas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.