She has written several books of varying topics and focus. Currently I have read Sula, Beloved, and Song of Solomon. I'm presently involved in Jazz and progress to Paradise by the end of this project. I'll try to give tidbits on these books (theme, characterization development, historical reference, etc). I'll also add relevant historical and other types of art that relates to the material.
She has been interesting to read because of the subject matter, how she writes, how each book has slightly different styling, and so on. There seems to be common steady themes with minor ones that are related to the books individually. So far they have been: relationships (mother/child and couples), race relation (historical reference and "current" backdrop) that can relate to current situation, strong female character development, usually a negative male counterpart, and such.
I once heard a high school girl do a reading from Beloved. She was so good, and the story was so touching, I couldn't help but cry.
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya... excellent, excellent read.
I love Toni Morrison. I read "The Bluest Eye" in high school, and was blown away by her writing and have since read a few more, including "Sula" and "Song of Solomon." Her writing is so often challenging in its subject matter, as it is difficult for readers to enjoy reading about incest or racism, but it is an incredibly rewarding experience, regardless.
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