Beloved by Toni Morrison - First Edition
This is a near fine copy of Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in a near fine dust jacket. This is a stated first edition book, and features crisp, bright pages, a tight binding, and an unclipped dust jacket. There is a very small stain to the back end-paper, otherwise this is a very handsome copy of this classic novel.
The plot is a powerful exploration of the haunting legacy of slavery and its psychological impact on individuals and families. Set shortly after the American Civil War, the novel follows Sethe, a former enslaved woman who escapes to Ohio. However, she is pursued by the memories of her past, notably the specter of her deceased daughter, whom she killed to spare from a life of enslavement.
The narrative unfolds as Sethe's life is disrupted by the arrival of Paul D, a man from her past who challenges her self-imposed isolation, and the mysterious young woman named Beloved, who embodies both obsession and trauma. Throughout the book, Morrison intricately weaves themes of motherhood, memory, and the struggle to regain control over one's identity in the aftermath of immense suffering.
"Beloved" not only portrays the personal wreckage wrought by slavery but also delves into broader cultural repercussions, illustrating how the past can manifest in present lives, often in ways that are both poignant and terrifying.
This is a near fine copy of Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in a near fine dust jacket. This is a stated first edition book, and features crisp, bright pages, a tight binding, and an unclipped dust jacket. There is a very small stain to the back end-paper, otherwise this is a very handsome copy of this classic novel.
The plot is a powerful exploration of the haunting legacy of slavery and its psychological impact on individuals and families. Set shortly after the American Civil War, the novel follows Sethe, a former enslaved woman who escapes to Ohio. However, she is pursued by the memories of her past, notably the specter of her deceased daughter, whom she killed to spare from a life of enslavement.
The narrative unfolds as Sethe's life is disrupted by the arrival of Paul D, a man from her past who challenges her self-imposed isolation, and the mysterious young woman named Beloved, who embodies both obsession and trauma. Throughout the book, Morrison intricately weaves themes of motherhood, memory, and the struggle to regain control over one's identity in the aftermath of immense suffering.
"Beloved" not only portrays the personal wreckage wrought by slavery but also delves into broader cultural repercussions, illustrating how the past can manifest in present lives, often in ways that are both poignant and terrifying.
This is a near fine copy of Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” in a near fine dust jacket. This is a stated first edition book, and features crisp, bright pages, a tight binding, and an unclipped dust jacket. There is a very small stain to the back end-paper, otherwise this is a very handsome copy of this classic novel.
The plot is a powerful exploration of the haunting legacy of slavery and its psychological impact on individuals and families. Set shortly after the American Civil War, the novel follows Sethe, a former enslaved woman who escapes to Ohio. However, she is pursued by the memories of her past, notably the specter of her deceased daughter, whom she killed to spare from a life of enslavement.
The narrative unfolds as Sethe's life is disrupted by the arrival of Paul D, a man from her past who challenges her self-imposed isolation, and the mysterious young woman named Beloved, who embodies both obsession and trauma. Throughout the book, Morrison intricately weaves themes of motherhood, memory, and the struggle to regain control over one's identity in the aftermath of immense suffering.
"Beloved" not only portrays the personal wreckage wrought by slavery but also delves into broader cultural repercussions, illustrating how the past can manifest in present lives, often in ways that are both poignant and terrifying.