Native son

Lola E. Jones

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54 minutes

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Native son

by Lola E. Jones

1971

Hungry Minds

54

9780822008743

0822008742

Description

Not often is a black man the protagonist in American literature, but in Native Son, there is fiery, dramatic conflict in the story of Bigger Thomas, the man who wages a war between himself and the outside white world. Wright has given us a dramatic and impassioned look at life in the oppressed Black America.

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How many pages are in Native son?

This edition of Native son has approximately 54 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 Native son?

For most readers, Native son typically takes between 1h 8m and 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 13,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 13,500 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 Native son?

The estimated word count for Native son is approximately 13,500 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 Native son?

Native son was written by Lola E. Jones.

When was Native son published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1971. The original work may have been published on a different date.