Toni Morrison, the first black woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature died on Monday in New York.
Toni Morrison, the first black woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature died on Monday in New York.
Morrison's works explored black identity in America through luminous writing that many say was unrivalled in the English language.
She was that rare breed of writer who enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Her best-selling novels were also the subject of myriad critical studies.
In addition to her Nobel Prize, her other laurels include the National Humanities Medal in 2000 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented in 2012 by President Barack Obama.
Morrison's works explored black identity in America through luminous writing that many say was unrivalled in the English language.
She was that rare breed of writer who enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Her best-selling novels were also the subject of myriad critical studies.
In addition to her Nobel Prize, her other laurels include the National Humanities Medal in 2000 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented in 2012 by President Barack Obama.
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