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“No matter what all your teeth and wet fingers anticipated, there was no accounting for the way that simple joy could shake you.”

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Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison

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

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