The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Paperback, 1999)

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Paperback, 1999)

Vintage Publishing

Experience the poignant narrative of "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, a story that delves into the lives of a poor black family in 1940s Ohio. Follow Pecola's heartbreaking journey as she prays for blue eyes, yearning for acceptance in a world marked by cruelty and societal prejudice. This general novel explores themes of love, hatred, and the devastating impact of internalized racism. With 176 pages, this English language paperback offers a powerful and unforgettable reading experience. "The Bluest Eye" chronicles the tragic, torn lives of a poor black family in 1940s Ohio: Pauline, Cholly, Sam and Pecola. Pecola, unlovely and unloved, prays each night for blue eyes like those of her privileged blond white schoolfellows. She becomes the focus of the mingled love and hatred engendered by her family's frailty and the world's cruelty as the novel moves toward a savage but poignant resolution. Summary: Vintage Publishing paperback book, general novel, English language version, 176 pages, ISBN 9780099759911.

Compare prices (3 shops)

shop Price Action
10,12 GBP Go to shop
10,56 GBP Go to shop
12,39 GBP Go to shop

Similar products