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Tar Baby

Book • 1987
'Tar Baby' is a novel by Toni Morrison that explores the complex relationships between race, class, and identity in a post-colonial setting.

Set on a Caribbean island, the novel follows the lives of Jadine Childs, a Black fashion model, and Son, a Black drifter, as they navigate their conflicting desires and backgrounds.

Morrison examines the challenges of cultural assimilation, the legacy of colonialism, and the search for belonging.

Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, 'Tar Baby' delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the past.

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Literary Olfactology (THE POLITICS OF SMELL) with Ally Louks

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