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Song of Solomon

By Toni Morrison
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Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison explores the journey of Milkman Dead, who embarks on a quest for identity and understanding within his African-American heritage. Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century America, the novel intertwines family dynamics, history, and folklore, capturing Milkman's evolution from a self-centered young man to one who discovers deeper connections with his roots. The story is rich with symbolic imagery and profound themes, offering an insightful look at the complexities of self-discovery and community.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by powerful storytelling that delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the journey to find oneself. Rich with lyrical prose and complex characters, it's a compelling exploration of family, community, and the secrets woven into the tapestry of one’s past. Ideal for readers who appreciate narratives with profound emotional depth and cultural resonance.

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Song of Solomon

This novel runs from the 1930s to the 1960s, and centres on the son of a wealthy black property owner, who has been brought up to revere the white world.

WINNER OF THE 1993 NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE.

'A complex, wonderfully alive and imaginative story...glittering' - Daily Telegraph

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Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved, Toni Morrison is one of the finest novelists of our times.

Song of Solomon...profoundly changed my life' - Marlon James

Macon 'Milkman' Dead was born shortly after a neighbourhood eccentric hurled himself off a rooftop in a vain attempt at flight. For the rest of his life, he too will be trying to fly.

In 1930s America, Macon learns about the tyranny of white society from his friend Guitar, though he is more concerned with escaping the familial tyranny of his own father. So while Guitar joins a terrorist group, Macon goes home to the South, lured by tales of buried family treasure. But his odyssey back home and a deadly confrontation with Guitar lead to the discovery of something infinitely more valuable than gold: his past and the origins of his true self.

'The story of Milkman Dead and Guitar had me in thrall' - Salman Rushdie, New York Times

By the Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved

Winner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award for achievement in American fiction

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Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon receives high praise across various publications. The Guardian finds divine inspiration in Morrison's writing, while the New Yorker appreciates its intricate and inventive nature. Anne Tyler of the Washington Post remarks on the novel's stunning beauty and unforgettable characters. The Daily Telegraph commends its complexity and imagination, and the Evening Standard appreciates its gripping truth, wisdom, and humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099768418

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Toni Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She is the author of many novels, including The Bluest Eye, Beloved (made into a major film), Paradise and Love. She has also received the National Book Critics Circle Award and a Pulitzer Prize for her fiction.

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