Toni Morrison

These interviews, which have appeared in magazines like Publishers Weekly and Interview, as well as on NPR and other media outlets widely reaching the American public, span over four decades. In these conversations, Toni Morrison shares stories of her multiple roles as a teacher, editor, writer, and mother, and the influence these experiences have had on her writing. She discusses how Beloved and Song of Solomon were deeply influenced by family stories, and the relationship between her own writing aspirations and her Black identity. Toni Morrison, a profound reflection on the literary roots of gender and racial bias in American society, stands as the conscience of contemporary American literature.
★ "The Last Interviews" (Volume 2) follows the interviews with 6 literary giants in the first volume. Listen to 6 extraordinary women from various fields such as law, film, sociology, and literature: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Jacobs, Toni Morrison, Joan Didion, and Ursula K. Le Guin. They broke through social conventions, created their own world in their respective fields, and influenced the world today.
The 20th century saw profound changes in the world, including the role of women in society. The six extraordinary women featured in this series have profoundly impacted their respective fields, defying societal expectations of gender roles. Their lives have inspired generations.
★ Toni Morrison reflects on gender and racial prejudice in literature. As the conscience of American literature, the Nobel Prize winner in Literature tells stories about her multiple identities as a teacher, editor, writer, and mother in interviews spanning more than four decades.
★ Interviews sit somewhere between autobiography and biography, narrating oneself and the world through the dual perspectives of self and others. The "Last Interviews" series features rare interviews from the archives of publications like The New York Times, Life, Film Magazine, Time, and Interview, bearing witness to the wisdom of our time.
★ Spend a cup of coffee and listen to a brave and energetic heart!
"Her writing tests our conscience and moral imagination in beautiful and profound ways." - Barack Obama "She is a magician of language. She understands the power of words. She uses them to unsettle us, awaken us, teach us, and help us grasp our deepest wounds and try to understand them." - Oprah Winfrey (American host)
"Toni Morrison was more than just a remarkable writer. She was an inspiration to black women in every walk of life. She maintained resilience and dignity throughout her career." - Diana Abbott (British politician)

2024-10-01

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