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Dreamy Wilderness.
Toni Morrison has a habit, perhaps traceable to the pernicious influence of William Faulkner, of plunging into the narrative before the reader has a clue to what is going on. Her newest novel, "A Mercy" (Knopf; $23.95), begins with some kind of confession from an unnamed voice, which reassures the reader:
Don't be afraid. My telling can't hurt you in spite of what I have done and I promise to lie quietly in the dark--weeping perhaps or occasionally seeing the blood once more--but I will never again unfold my limbs to rise up and bare teeth.
We are not totally reassured. What blood? What have you (there in the dark) done? The darkness does not quickly ...
- Morrison, Mellowed.(International Edition; NOVELS)(Toni Morrison's new book, A...
- Magazine article from: Newsweek International Miller, Michael December 15, 2008 700+ words
Byline: Michael Miller Toni Morrison's new book, "A Mercy," tackles the very origins of America...17th century, the story follows four women bound to farmer Jacob Vaark: his wife, Rebekka, a woman "unleavened" by the death of...
- At Home with Toni Morrison.(Toni Morrison Society conference)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Black Issues in Higher Education HURD, HILARY October 26, 2000 700+ words
Toni Morrison Society Event Draws Scholars from Around the World...one purpose: to honor and celebrate Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison and her work. The second biennial Toni Morrison Society conference, Toni Morrison and The Meanings...
- Toni Morrison is like Faulkner: difficult but worth it.(Originated from Knight...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Swindell, Larry January 21, 1998 700+ words
The only time I met Toni Morrison was in 1975 in the imposing chambers...Introducing me to her protege, Toni Morrison said, ``This little girl is...organized protest by her champions. Toni Morrison's career and reputation have...
- Toni Morrison joins Princeton University faculty.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 9, 1987 700+ words
...ADVANCE FOR AYEMS MONDAY, NOV. 9/ TONI MORRISON JOINS PRINCETON UNIVERSITY FACULTY...J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Toni Morrison, nominated for the National Book Award...Margaret Atwood wrote: "'Beloved' is Toni Morrison's fifth novel, and another triumph...
- BLACKS HELPED PROGRESS TONI MORRISON CATHY LYNN HUNTER RONALD MCNAIR MARY...
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) February 1, 1994 700+ words
...MICHELLE HORAN - BY CAITLIN DEIGHAN Toni Morrison was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio...These are all accomplishments of Toni Morrison. Toni Morrrison and her family weren...language is so vivid you can be there." Toni Morrison is not a fancy person. She teaches...
- Toni Morrison Society Honors Nobel Laureate With 70th Birthday Tribute.(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Black Issues in Higher Education March 29, 2001 700+ words
...and the entertainment industry, the Toni Morrison Society, together with Alfred A...birthday tribute for Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison. Approximately 500 people attended...Carolyn C. Denard, founder of the Toni Morrison Society and associate professor of...
- Black madonna: Toni Morrison's popularity is less a matter of literary taste...
- Magazine article from: National Review Klinghoffer, David February 9, 1998 700+ words
...unlike the experience of plowing through Toni Morrison's new novel. Yes, that's the same Toni Morrison whose beatific Black Madonna face shines...Greatest Storyteller." It's the same Toni Morrison who has lately been calling forth...
- Scribner to Publish Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison First in a Six Book Series...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 6, 2002 700+ words
NEW YORK -- Toni Morrison, the 1993 Nobel Laureate in Literature...stories." Carolyn Reidy said, "Toni Morrison has been an inspiration to me for...no denying the pleasure of adding Toni Morrison's name to the Scribner list...