Description
In a remote Oklahoma town founded by freed slaves, a patriarchal community known as Ruby struggles to maintain its rigid moral code and isolation from the outside world. When a group of outcast women seeking refuge establishes a sanctuary nearby, the men of Ruby perceive them as a threat to their carefully constructed society. The narrative unfolds with a shocking act of violence, exploring the deep-seated fears, historical traumas, and complex relationships that lead to this devastating event. Morrison masterfully weaves myth, history, and folklore to create a powerful meditation on race, gender, and the enduring legacy of the past.
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paperback
Plume
Published Jan 1, 1999
318 pages
ISBN: 9780452280397
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Paradise by Toni Morrison.