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The book offers a detailed chronology of the life and letters of Richard Wright, a pivotal African American writer of the twentieth century. It explores his unflinching portrayal of the black experience in America, showcasing his influence on race and social justice discussions. The first part chronicles his life up to 1946, highlighting his major works, while the second part focuses on his prolific final years in exile, during which he produced numerous novels, nonfiction pieces, and thousands of haiku. Each section includes a critical introduction.

This annotated bibliography lists all the journal articles, book chapters, and reviews on African American writers published in Japan between 1927 and 1993. The introduction provides an overview of the critical reception of African American literature in Japan from the 1927 monograph on Booker T. Washington to a special session («Today’s African American Women Writers») at the 64th annual meeting of the English Literary Association of Japan in 1992. Also included is a list of Japanese translations of works by African American writers including such genres as novel, short story, poetry, essay, memoir, biography, and autobiography.