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Toni Morrison

American novelist and editor (1931–2019)

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Chloe Anthony Wofford "Toni" Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019) was an American novelist and editor. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970.

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🇬🇧 Six great reads: dating in later life; a lost Amazon van, ‘gong bath’ freezers, and Toni Morrison (2026-02-21)
<p>Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.c...
🇺🇸 Namwali Serpell celebrates Toni Morrison's literary genius in 'On Morrison' (2026-02-17)
In her new book, award-winning novelist Namwali Serpell takes on Toni Morrison, one of the towering figures in American literature. Serpell guides rea...
🇺🇸 Book Review: ‘On Morrison,’ by Namwali Serpell (2026-02-16)
A new study by the novelist and scholar Namwali Serpell subjects the Nobel laureate’s work to rigorous inspection — with thrilling results....
🇺🇸 Toni Morrison’s Best Books: A Guide (2026-02-05)
Her novels reveal a deeply American desire for freedom and adventure, and one of her work’s great joys lies in always finding something new to discove...

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