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For now he knew what Shalimar knew: If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.

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Narrative is radical, creating us at the very moment it is being created.

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Toni Morrison

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Born: February 18, 1931
Died: August 5, 2019 (aged 88)
Bio: Toni Morrison was an American novelist, editor, and professor. Her novels are known for their epic themes, vivid dialogue, and richly detailed characters. Among her best known novels are The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.
Known for:
  1. Beloved (1987)
  2. The Bluest Eye (1970)
  3. Song of Solomon (1977)
  4. A Mercy (2008)
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