A concise guide for all your readings
May 15, 2025
“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison is a powerful and haunting novel that explores themes of race, beauty, identity, and the devastating effects of societal expectations. Set in Lorain, Ohio in the 1940s, the story follows the life of Pecola Breedlove, a young African-American girl who longs for blue eyes in the belief that they
READ MORE“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker is an epistolary novel that tells the powerful and poignant story of Celie, an African-American woman living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. Through a series of letters, Celie chronicles her life, struggles, and ultimate triumph over adversity, as she finds her voice and reclaims her identity.
READ MORE“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston is a novel that tells the story of Janie Crawford, an African-American woman living in the early 20th century. The narrative traces Janie’s journey through three marriages as she seeks to find her own identity, love, and fulfillment in a society defined by racial and gender
READ MORE“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is a memoir written by Maya Angelou that recounts her early years growing up in racially segregated America. The book provides a powerful and poignant exploration of Angelou’s experiences as she navigates her way through a difficult childhood, finding her voice and ultimately triumphing over adversity. The memoir
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