Beloved
Interesting Facts
- The book is based on the true story of the runaway slave Margaret Garner, who killed her daughter to save her from slavery.
- The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988.
- Toni Morrison became the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, and «Beloved» played a significant role in this recognition.
- The book explores themes of slavery, memory, and trauma, as well as maternal love and sacrifice.
- The novel was adapted into a film in 1998, starring Oprah Winfrey in the lead role.
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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