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Chloe Anthony Wofford “Toni” Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019) was an American novelist and editor. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. The critically acclaimed Song of Solomon (1977) brought her national attention and won the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 1988, Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for Beloved (1987).

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Sula

“Sula” is a novel written by Toni Morrison, published in 1973. Set in the fictional town of Medallion, Ohio, the story spans several decades and explores the complex relationship between two Black-American women, Sula Peace and Nel Wright. The novel begins with the childhood friendship of Sula and Nel, two young girls who create a strong bond despite their contrasting personalities. She is rebellious, independent, and unapologetic, while Nel is more conforming and reserved. As they grow older, their paths...

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