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Jazz

Pages
312
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Set in Harlem during the vibrant jazz age of the 1920s, this novel explores the aftermath of a passionate affair gone tragically wrong. A middle-aged salesman shoots his young lover, and his wife's grief and rage manifest in a shocking act at the funeral. Through a unique narrative voice, the story delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring legacy of slavery on Black urban life.

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About the author

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Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, editor, and professor. Her novels are known for their epic themes, vivid dialogue, and richly detailed black characters. Among her best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, and Beloved. ([Source][1].) [1]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Morrison

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