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- Title
Robert Johnson and Richard Wright at the Crossroads.
- Authors
Toru Kiuchi
- Abstract
The article explores the parallel lives and intersecting influences of Robert Johnson, a legendary blues musician from Mississippi, and Richard Wright, a prominent author known for works like "Native Son." It states that despite their different fields, both Johnson and Wright grew up in Mississippi and Memphis, where street culture profoundly shaped their early lives. Johnson's mysterious persona, linked to a mythic pact at a crossroads, and his influential blues recordings captivated Wright.
- Subjects
JOHNSON, Robert, 1911-1938; WRIGHT, Richard, 1908-1960; BLUES musicians; AUTHORS; INSPIRATION
- Publication
Valley Voices: A Literary Review, 2024, Vol 24, Issue 1, p74
- ISSN
1553-7668
- Publication type
Article