"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison is a powerful and critically acclaimed novel that explores complex themes of race, beauty, and identity. Set in Lorain, Ohio, against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the narrative revolves around the life of Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl who yearns for blue eyes and blonde hair, believing that possessing these features would make her life more beautiful and meaningful. Morrison delves deep into the societal standards of beauty, exposing the damaging effects of racial stereotypes and the internalization of Eurocentric ideals. The novel weaves a poignant and tragic tale, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by African American communities in the 1940s.
- Pages: 264
- Genre: Novel, Fiction
- ISBN: 9789648072044
- Persian Title: کتاب آبی ترین چشم اثر تونی موریسون
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