Morrison, Toni
The Bluest Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099759911
- author:
- Morrison, Toni
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison In this powerful and poignant novel, Toni Morrison explores the tragic lives of a poor black family in post-Depression America. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl, Pecola, who prays each night for blue eyes like those of her white classmates. Morrison's vivid portrayal of a nation torn apart by racism and poverty is both intimate and expansive, revealing the devastating consequences of a society that values beauty and conformity above all else. Through Pecola's story, Morrison raises profound questions about the nature of beauty, identity, and the human condition. With subtlety and nuance, she exposes the dark underbelly of American society, revealing the ways in which the past continues to shape the present. This is a searing and unsparing examination of the human experience, one that will leave readers with a lasting sense of unease and reflection.
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