“Well, it probably won't live. They say the way her mama beat her she lucky to be alive herself. She be lucky if it don't live. Bound to be the ugliest thing walking. Can't help but be. Ought to be a law: two ugly people doubling up like that to make more ugly. Be better off in the ground. Well, I wouldn't worry none. It be a miracle if it live.”
Set in the 1930s in the American Midwest, this novel delves into the complex psychological and social issues faced by a young African American girl named Pecola. The story follows her journey as she grapples with her own perception of beauty and her place in a society that is deeply divided by race and class. 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