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“The novel, I believe, allows, encourages ways to experience the public – in time, with affect, in a communal space, with other people (characters), and in language that insists on individual participation. It also tries to illuminate and recover the relationship between literature and public life.”

Quote by Toni Morrison

Book:The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

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The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

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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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