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Chapter 4: The Bluest Eye, Part 2
Toni Morrison's debut novel The Bluest Eye appeared in 1970, introducing the world to Morrison's literary genius. Since its debut, the novel has been one of the most challenged and banned books in the United States, according to the American Library Association. In this episode we talk about the current attempts to ban and remove books from libraries and the classroom.
On writing her novel, Morrison said, "When I wrote my first book, The Bluest Eye, I came at it as not a writer but as a a reader. And such a story didn't exist. Every little homely Black girl was a joke or didn't exist in literature. And I was eager to read about a story where racism really hurts and can destroy you."
Our song choice for The Bluest Eye is Propaganda's "Darkie" featuring Micah Bournes and Jackie Hill-Perry.
Join us as we talk about the importance of Morrison's novel and the continued impact it has on readers.
This episode's coffee is from Portrait Coffee and it is the El Salvador Santa Matilde. As well, check out Portrait Coffe's Toni which is, as they put it, "An unapologetically chocolate coffee with nutty tones. Inspired by the acclaimed author, Toni Morrison."
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By Classics & CoffeeToni Morrison's debut novel The Bluest Eye appeared in 1970, introducing the world to Morrison's literary genius. Since its debut, the novel has been one of the most challenged and banned books in the United States, according to the American Library Association. In this episode we talk about the current attempts to ban and remove books from libraries and the classroom.
On writing her novel, Morrison said, "When I wrote my first book, The Bluest Eye, I came at it as not a writer but as a a reader. And such a story didn't exist. Every little homely Black girl was a joke or didn't exist in literature. And I was eager to read about a story where racism really hurts and can destroy you."
Our song choice for The Bluest Eye is Propaganda's "Darkie" featuring Micah Bournes and Jackie Hill-Perry.
Join us as we talk about the importance of Morrison's novel and the continued impact it has on readers.
This episode's coffee is from Portrait Coffee and it is the El Salvador Santa Matilde. As well, check out Portrait Coffe's Toni which is, as they put it, "An unapologetically chocolate coffee with nutty tones. Inspired by the acclaimed author, Toni Morrison."