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Toni Morrison discusses her book "Tar Baby"

BROADCAST: Apr. 16, 1981 | DURATION: 00:46:38

Synopsis

Presidential Medal of Freedom and Nobel Peace Prize winner for literature Toni Morrison discusses her latest work. Morrison intertwines the ideas of race, mythology, and gender in her book while laying a complex narrative for the reader. The narrative makes the reader question their true identity and reflect on their cultural identity and background.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 16, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.37 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
46 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

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