“...a habit that had become one of those necessary things for the night... surely a body-friendly if not familiar-lying next to you. Someone whose touch is a reassurance, not an affront or a nuissance. Whose heavy breathing neither enrages nor discusts you, but amuses you like that of a cherished pet.”
Jazz is a novel by Toni Morrison that explores the complexities of African American life in Harlem during the Jazz Age. The story centers on a love triangle involving a middle-aged couple, Joe and Violet Trace, and a young woman named Dorcas. Through a nonlinear narrative and lyrical prose, the book delves into themes of passion, betrayal, and the search for identity, while using jazz music as a structural and thematic metaphor. The novel reflects on historical and cultural contexts, including the Great Migration and the vibrant yet turbulent spirit of the era. more
Toni Morrison is an American novelist known for her profound portrayal of the history and culture of African Americans. Her works often explore issues of race, gender, and identity, with her most famous novels being 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Sula'. more
“It's hard to wipe your eyes when you have whirring buzzsaws for hands.”
“Where does contagion end and art begin?”
“No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.”