“I don’t want to be a free nigger; I want to be a free man.” “Don’t we all. Look. Be what you want--- white or black. Choose. But if you choose black, you got to act black, meaning draw your manhood up—quicklike, and don’t bring me no whiteboy sass.” Hunter’s Hunter and Godlen Gray”
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
“She tastes like every dark thought I've ever had.”
“When a man's neck's in danger, he doesn't stop to think too much about sentiment.”
“أنت عاقل إذا جلست مع الرجال،تدعي العقل إذا جلست مع النساء”
“Since she's discovered men would rather drown than nibble, she does just fine.”
“All men are brothers in the night.”
“I don't think you can judge every man by one or two who let you down”