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“Brilliant beautiful language but ... it's not interesting to me. It's too easy, if you get my drift. Goodness is really, truly hard. You can't seduce it. So writing and trying to find language for it has been probably all I have ever done.”

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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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