Beloved
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Summary
The novel «Beloved» by Toni Morrison tells the story of Sethe, a former slave living in a house numbered 124 with her daughter Denver. The house is haunted by the ghost of her deceased daughter, whom Sethe killed to save from slavery. The arrival of a mysterious young woman named Beloved, who seems to embody the spirit of the dead daughter, forces Sethe and other characters to confront the traumas of their past. The novel explores themes of slavery, memory, motherhood, and redemption, illustrating how the past continues to affect the present.
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction