A new documentary about the late author, who died in 2019, illuminates a woman who always fought against what the literary establishment wanted of her
. These interviews discuss what lies behind the worldwide appeal of her books: their focus on pedestrian suffering, the complex friendships between women, the balance of specificity and universality. This popularity is despite topics that author Walter Mosley calls “scorched earth”. “Who would want to live a Toni Morrison novel?” he asks.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boris Johnson refuses to say if he was aware of Priti Patel bullying allegationsPrime minister gives beleaguered home secretary staunch support, telling MPs 'I am sticking by her'
Read more »
Woman jailed after posing as man on Grindr and sharing intimate images of userShe was driven by ‘revenge’ after victim stopped messaging her, judge says
Read more »
More than 20 Aboriginal Australians may be in detention after high court rules they can't be deportedSenate committee hears second Aboriginal man released and 23 cases ‘under review’
Read more »
Why Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This is a coming-of-age drama with a differenceThe latest in a string of buzzy teen shows to land on Netflix, this zippy coming-of-age series takes a huge detour from its graphic novel source material, writes Alexandra Pollard
Read more »
Queer man on Durex advert says it's what he needed to see when he was 12'I took a vow that I would be the queer that I needed to see when I was 12 years old.'
Read more »