Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. She has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe's new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved. Filled with bitter poetry and suspense as taut as a rope, Beloved is a towering achievement by Nobel Prize laureate Toni Morrison.
Beloved Trilogy Series
This literary saga delves into the depths of the human spirit, exploring complex themes of heritage, trauma, and the enduring power of the soul. Through evocative language and raw emotional resonance, the narratives uncover the legacies of the past and their profound impact on the present. The stories offer a powerful exploration of the strength found in relationships, the potency of storytelling, and the persistent search for freedom and redemption.
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Morrison's eagerly awaited new novel, "Jazz," is spellbinding for the haunting passion of its profound love story, and for the bittersweet lyricism and refined sensuality of its powerful and elegant style.
Paradise
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
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