Native Son
Richard Wright
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The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 14m to read Native Son.
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Native Son
by Richard Wright, Richard Wright - undifferentiated, Richard Wright
Published
1940
Publisher
A Perennial Classic
Pages
434
Description
Native Son (1940) is a novel written by the American author Richard Wright. It tells the story of 20-year-old Bigger Thomas, a black youth living in utter poverty in a poor area on Chicago's South Side in the 1930s. ---------- Also contained in: [Early Works](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL506449W)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Native Son?
This edition of Native Son has approximately 434 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 9h 3m and 6h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,500 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 108,500 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 Richard Wright, Richard Wright - undifferentiated, Richard Wright.
When was Native Son published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1940. The original work may have been published on a different date.