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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Beloved by Toni Morrison, which tells the story of Sethe, a former slave who was prepared to commit a horrific crime rather than be forced back into slavery with her children. The novel explores the aftermath of her actions, and starkly illustrates the devastation wreaked by the institution of slavery and the legacy of trauma it left for African-American families. Toni Morrison is one of America’s most acclaimed living writers, having received awards including the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Nobel Prize in Literature in the course of her decades-long career.
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•Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Beloved by Toni Morrison, which tells the story of Sethe, a former slave who was prepared to commit a horrific crime rather than be forced back into slavery with her children. The novel explores the aftermath of her actions, and starkly illustrates the devastation wreaked by the institution of slavery and the legacy of trauma it left for African-American families. Toni Morrison is one of America’s most acclaimed living writers, having received awards including the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Nobel Prize in Literature in the course of her decades-long career.
Find out everything you need to know about Beloved in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
•A complete plot summary
•Character studies
•Key themes and symbols
•Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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