The Bluest Eye

Discover the poignant debut novel, The Bluest Eye, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. This powerful literary masterpiece delves into the complex lives of a struggling black family in 1940s Ohio, exploring themes of beauty, race, and identity. The narrative follows Pecola, an African American girl longing for blue eyes, a symbol of societal acceptance and beauty dictated by a racially biased world. Morrison's profound storytelling captures the harsh realities of poverty and the deep scars of racism, making The Bluest Eye a must-read for those interested in understanding the intricacies of race and class in America’s history. With its unsparing truth and lyrical prose, this book not only entertains but also educates readers on the painful costs of conformity and the pursuit of superficial beauty. A timeless classic, it highlights the urgency of discussing our collective past and its implications for the present. Winner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award, Morrison's first novel reshapes the American literary landscape, ensuring that its important messages resonate with every generation. Perfect for book clubs or individual reflection, The Bluest Eye offers rich themes for discussion, ensuring it remains a relevant piece of literature for years to come. This brand new paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 1999, features 240 pages of thoughtful narrative. Gain insights from a beloved author whose work continues to inspire literary conversation.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099759911
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1999
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 240


Description:

Read the searing first novel from the celebrated author of Beloved, which immerses us in the tragic, torn lives of a poor black family in post-Depression 1940s Ohio.

Unlovely and unloved, Pecola prays each night for blue eyes like those of her privileged white schoolfellows. At once intimate and expansive, unsparing in its truth-telling, The Bluest Eye shows how the past savagely defines the present. A powerful examination of our obsession with beauty and conformity, Toni Morrison's virtuosic first novel asks powerful questions about race, class, and gender with the subtlety and grace that have always characterised her writing.

'She revealed the sins of her nation, while profoundly elevating its canon. She suffused the telling of blackness with beauty, whilst steering us away from the perils of the white gaze. That's why she told her stories. And why we will never, ever stop reading them' Afua Hirsch

'Discovering a writer like Toni Morrison is rarest of pleasures' Washington Post

'When she arrived, with her first novel, The Bluest Eye, she immediately re-ordered the American literary landscape' Ben Okri

Winner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award for achievement in American fiction

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