Author: Toni Morrison
Beloved is a powerful novel by Toni Morrison that explores the haunting legacy of slavery and the psychological trauma it inflicts on individuals and families. Set after the American Civil War, the story follows Sethe, an escaped slave who is haunted by the ghost of her dead daughter, Beloved. The novel delves into themes of memory, motherhood, identity, and the struggle to reclaim one's humanity in the face of historical atrocity. Morrison's lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance make Beloved a landmark in American literature.
Summary:
Set in post-Civil War Ohio, Beloved follows the life of Sethe, an escaped slave who lives with her teenage daughter, Denver, in a house haunted by the ghost of her deceased child. The novel opens with a description of their home, 124 Bluestone Road, which is filled with an unsettling presence that disrupts their lives. The ghost, a poltergeist-like force, is believed to be the spirit of Sethe’s baby daughter,...
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