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Did Richard Wright win a Nobel Prize?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Twice

  • Nominated but didn't win

Answer

The answer is no, Richard Wright did not win a Nobel Prize. Despite being a distinguished author and a prominent figure in African American literature, recognized for his influential works such as "Native Son" and "Black Boy," Wright never received the Nobel Prize in Literature during his lifetime or posthumously. Throughout his career, he gained wide critical acclaim for his contributions to literature; however, the Nobel Prize eluded him.
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