Toni Morrison | Romance

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Name: Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0-451-16639-6
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Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

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A Post-Colonial Caribbean Drama of Race, Class Alienation, and Cultural Identity

On Isle des Chevaliers, a secluded Caribbean island estate owned by wealthy white candy magnate Valerian Street, Sorbonne-educated Black fashion model Jadine Childs lives a life of European luxury financed by her patrons. Her world is disrupted when Son, an impoverished Black American fugitive from Florida, is discovered hiding inside the mansion.

An intense romantic relationship develops between Jadine and Son, exposing deep conflicts over cultural heritage, social mobility, and Black identity. Moving from the Caribbean estate to New York City and rural ELO, Florida, their romance becomes a battleground between Western assimilation and ancestral folk roots.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Nobel laureate Toni Morrison delivers a brilliant, nuanced exploration of race, privilege, and cultural identity. Essential reading for readers of Alice Walker, James Baldwin, and Zora Neale Hurston.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: NAL Books

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Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1981

ISBN: 9780451166395

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