About “Beloved”
Beloved is a 1987 novel by Toni Morrison that follows formerly enslaved people in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story centers on Sethe, a mother of four who struggles with the trauma of her past. Her home in Cincinnati is haunted by a malevolent spirit, which represents the lingering effects of slavery. Morrison aimed to highlight the challenges faced by enslaved women and to bring a physical manifestation of their suffering into literature. The novel also delves into the inner lives of those who have been enslaved, exploring their emotional and psychological experiences. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1987
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9781784878672
- ISBN
- 9781784878672
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Beloved | 2023 | 9781784878672 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beloved | 2021 | 9781784876432 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Beloved | 2019 | 9780525659273 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beloved | 2019 | 9781529112832 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Beloved | 2014 | 9781448103621 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Beloved | 2011 | 9780099560845 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beloved | 2010 | 9780099540977 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Beloved | 2009 | 9780784803769 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Beloved | 2008 | 9780099511656 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Beloved | 2007 | 9781283998833 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Beloved?
Beloved by Toni Morrison has 288 pages.
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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.