The Bluest Eye The Bluest Eye Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye

Examining Racial Prejudice and Female Subjugation in 1940s America

by Toni Morrison

★ 3.8 21 min read

About This Book

Published in 1970, The Bluest Eye marks Toni Morrison's first novel. The narrative centers on Pecola Breedlove and her family, examining the social and personal forces that drive a young Black girl to yearn for blue eyes.

Who Should Read This?

  • Readers examining race and identity in American literature
  • Those who appreciate groundbreaking works of contemporary fiction
  • People interested in understanding African-American cultural history and perspectives

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