Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford on February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio, was a renowned American novelist, editor, and professor. She is celebrated for her powerful and eloquent writing that delves into the complexities of race, identity, history, and the human experience.
Morrison's literary career gained widespread recognition with her debut novel, "The Bluest Eye," published in 1970. The novel examined the devastating effects of internalized racism on a young Black girl's sense of self-worth. However, it was her 1987 novel "Beloved" that catapulted her to international acclaim. "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, explored the haunting legacy of slavery through the story of a former enslaved woman and the ghost of her daughter.
Throughout her prolific career, Morrison continued to produce acclaimed works that challenged readers' perspectives on race and identity. Her novels, including "Song of Solomon," "Sula," "Jazz," and "Paradise," garnered critical acclaim and solidified her reputation as a literary luminary. In 1993, Morrison became the first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, acknowledging her profound impact on the world of letters.
Morrison's writing often employed rich, poetic language and layered narratives that engaged with themes of memory, trauma, and the African American experience. Her exploration of historical and cultural complexities allowed readers to confront uncomfortable truths while offering moments of profound insight and empathy.
In addition to her literary accomplishments, Toni Morrison held teaching positions at prestigious universities and served as an editor at Random House, where she championed the works of emerging African American writers. She also penned essays, non-fiction works, and children's books, all of which contributed to her legacy as a multifaceted and influential figure in American literature.
Toni Morrison's passing on August 5, 2019, marked the end of a monumental literary career that left an indelible mark on literature, academia, and social discourse. Her works continue to be celebrated for their exploration of the human spirit, the complexities of identity, and the enduring impact of history.
Books
Beloved
1987
The Bluest Eye
1970
Sula
1973
Song of Solomon
1977
Recitatif
1983
Jazz
1992
A Mercy
2008
Paradise
1997
Home
2012
Tar Baby
1981
Love
2002
Playing in the Dark
1992
God Help the Child
2015
The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations
2019
The Origin of Others
2017
Morrison
1996
An Interview With Toni Morrison
1987
The big box
1999
Peeny Butter Fudge
2009
Tar Baby (SparkNotes Literature Guide)
2014
Burn This Book
2009
La Isla de Los Caballeros
1988
Die Kinderkiste
2000
The Nobel Lecture In Literature, 1993
1994
Remember: The Journey to School Integration
2004
Little Cloud and Lady Wind
The Book of Mean People
2002
Goodness and the Literary Imagination: Harvard's 95th Ingersoll Lecture with Essays on Morrison's Moral and Religious Vision
2019
Song of Solomon: Notes
2002
Mouth Full of Blood: Essays, Speeches, Meditations
2019
2020 BAD CITIZEN GRAFFITI Stencil: The Function of Freedom Is to Free Someone Else
Toni Morrison Box Set: The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, Beloved
2019
Conversations with Toni Morrison
1994
Who's Got Game? The Ant or the Grasshopper?
2003
The Measure of Our Lives: A Gathering of Wisdom
2019
The Collected Novels of Toni Morrison
1994
Beloved: Pulitzer Prize Winner
2004
The Mirror Or the Glass?
2004
Toni Morrison
Wikipedia
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