#books
Beloved,
by Toni Morrison.
“Beloved” published in1987, is set in the period after the American Civil War. The novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit. The narrative of “Beloved” is based on the life of Margaret Garner, a slave in the state of Kentucky, who escaped and fled to the free state of Ohio in 1856.
The novel delves into the impact of slavery on individuals and communities, exploring themes of trauma, memory, and the search for identity. Through the haunting and powerful narrative, Morrison confronts the brutal legacy of slavery and its enduring effects on the lives of Black Americans.
“Beloved” is a spellbinding and innovative portrait of a woman haunted by the past, capturing the indelible impact of slavery and the fractures it caused in the lives of those affected.
Toni Morrison was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for the novel. She received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.
