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Toni Morrison on writing 'Beloved' (1987 interview)
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26:34Now PlayingAuthor Toni Morrison is acclaimed for her honest depiction of Black life in her books, "Song of Solomon", "Sula", and "Tar Baby". At the time of this interview, her first novel in seven years had just been published. It's titled "Beloved."
Originally broadcast September 14, 1987.
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