Description
In the vibrant heart of 1920s Harlem, a city pulsating with the rhythms of jazz, a devastating act of violence shatters the life of Joe Trace and his wife, Violet. Their story unfolds through a tapestry of fragmented memories and shifting perspectives, revealing a complex web of love, betrayal, and the enduring legacy of slavery. Morrison masterfully explores themes of identity, trauma, and the search for belonging, weaving a lyrical and haunting narrative that resonates with the improvisational spirit of its namesake music. "Jazz" is a profound meditation on the human heart's capacity for both immense pain and extraordinary resilience.
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paperback
Plume
Published Jan 1, 1993
250 pages
ISBN: 9780452269650
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First Published
1993
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Jazz by Toni Morrison.