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Tar Baby

Book • 1987
'Tar Baby' is a novel by Toni Morrison that explores the complex relationships between race, class, and identity in a post-colonial setting.

Set on a Caribbean island, the novel follows the lives of Jadine Childs, a Black fashion model, and Son, a Black drifter, as they navigate their conflicting desires and backgrounds.

Morrison examines the challenges of cultural assimilation, the legacy of colonialism, and the search for belonging.

Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, 'Tar Baby' delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the past.

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Ally Louks
when discussing how types of perfumes are used in literature to indicate the wealth of a character.
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Literary Olfactology (THE POLITICS OF SMELL) with Ally Louks
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Wesley Morris
as a novel he brought to read a striking, brutal passage exploring sexual dynamics and class among Black characters.
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Namwali Serpell
as a difficult and odd Morrison novel she added to her syllabus and by both hosts in discussing its erotic and romantic elements.
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