I knew right away after reading The Bluest Eye that I wanted to read all of her books in chronological order. Song of Solomon (#3) is next up for me and I am very excited to tackle this year!
I get to study Jazz as part of my English Literature PA, and I honestly cannot wait to dive deeper into it. I read it a year ago and I think I will be reading it for the rest of my life.
I read Sula for a class in college. Up until that novel I never knew that writing could be so beautiful and moving. All her books blow me away. Thanks again.
Toni Morrison is a literary GODDESS! And im not being hyperbolic in using that word. What she has ‘done’ with words and the influence on my life is beyond life. Forever grateful! So thank you for this! But Home was not her final novel. God Help The Child was. No favorite when it comes to Miss Morrison, although I have read Paradise, Home, Song of Solomon more often than the others. Considering I’ve read the others each more than 3 times. And will continue to do so. They guide me … 🙏🏿💜🕊
Hey just wanted to say I’m really loving your videos and the way you talk about the literature you love. I tackled a few Cormac McCarthys a month or so ago and your videos really helped me. I’m thinking of diving into Toni Morrison soon and this video is a great guide :) thank you!
Love your videos. I did not start reading fiction until I was 50 - I am 55 now. - I assumed that non-fiction was the path to learning. But fiction - really well done fiction - like Morison will teach you more about life and yourself than any self help book. Thank you for making this video.
JAZZ is underrated. It’s a short work but surprisingly it’s the one audio book that is only available in an abridged version. SONG OF SOLOMON is her best work. The opening sentence comes full circle in the end. Much like PARADISE. More Toni Morrison videos please.
I love all of her work but a book I rarely see people suggest is Paradise. It's absolutely brutal and has one of the coldest openings to a book I have ever read.
You need to be in the right headspace to read Morrison. They are heavy I haven't yet read Sula and Song of Solomon but so far my favorites are Paradise and The Bluest Eye
Hi. Her last published novel was God Help the Child. I've heard her son say another novel may be published. I believe she was close to completing it or may have done so shortly before her death.
Sula is shorter and (comparatively) easier to read. But Beloved is life changing. Beloved not only opened me up to the world of Toni Morrison but the world of reading in general. But you have to commit to it
Definitely do the pitch video(s)!! I’ve never seen it discussed in detail but I recall seeing years ago that the Beloved trilogy is thematically based on The Divine Comedy. I’ve wondered about the connections between the novels, and I have my own ideas. I haven’t read Paradise yet unfortunately but I noticed a potential thread between Beloved and Jazz that no one on the Internet has commented on, and I plan to read Dante so I can determine any connections for myself Here’s my theory though, so spoiler warning if you’ve not read Beloved & Jazz I would say the character Wild in Jazz (Joe Trace’s supposed mother) might actually be Beloved herself? Meaning that Joe may have inherited Beloved’s mysticism, making his relationships with both Dorcas and Violet a type of enchantment… Reading Jazz as a magical realism completely changes how you may perceive characters and motives. I’m curious if there’s any other direct connections I’ll find in Paradise.
I’m strongly considering making it. Keep an eye out. I like this theory too. I’m on the lookout for some good essays about her work to help me think through parallels like the one you’re describing here
@@williampdozier You have a unique opportunity to be one of the first scholars to approach her work extensively on TH-cam! Long overdue, but once the work is done the videos will live forever just like her novels
I haven’t made a video about that story on this channel before - I’ve seen a guy named Brady talk about it on TikTok though, you might check out his profile to see if that’s in line with what you’re looking for
I knew right away after reading The Bluest Eye that I wanted to read all of her books in chronological order. Song of Solomon (#3) is next up for me and I am very excited to tackle this year!
Godspeed. You’ve still got a lot of heavy hitters left
I get to study Jazz as part of my English Literature PA, and I honestly cannot wait to dive deeper into it. I read it a year ago and I think I will be reading it for the rest of my life.
Infinite essays could be written about that one. Very intriguing narrative structure
Toni Morrison was one of the authors I was planning to read for Black History month. Thanks for the recommendations.
Totally agree with you! One of the greatest writers! And her interviews are so eye-opening!!!
💯
I read Sula for a class in college. Up until that novel I never knew that writing could be so beautiful and moving. All her books blow me away. Thanks again.
Same. I was assigned Sula my fourth year of college. I had a similar experience. Lovely novel
Toni Morrison is a literary GODDESS! And im not being hyperbolic in using that word. What she has ‘done’ with words and the influence on my life is beyond life. Forever grateful! So thank you for this! But Home was not her final novel. God Help The Child was. No favorite when it comes to Miss Morrison, although I have read Paradise, Home, Song of Solomon more often than the others. Considering I’ve read the others each more than 3 times. And will continue to do so. They guide me … 🙏🏿💜🕊
My favourite book of hers is Jazz. Loved it and found it compulsively readable.
Love your videos. Your taste in books is weirdly similar to mine. Keep on making these, they’re reaching some people who love them
🤝
Hey just wanted to say I’m really loving your videos and the way you talk about the literature you love. I tackled a few Cormac McCarthys a month or so ago and your videos really helped me.
I’m thinking of diving into Toni Morrison soon and this video is a great guide :) thank you!
Love your videos. I did not start reading fiction until I was 50 - I am 55 now. - I assumed that non-fiction was the path to learning. But fiction - really well done fiction - like Morison will teach you more about life and yourself than any self help book. Thank you for making this video.
I read The Bluest Eye earlier this year and it was my first experience with the author. Now, I want to read everything she's ever written.
I would love to see that video you proposed around providing a 'pitch' for each of Toni Morrison's novels. I hope you make it!
Jazz is my the first book of Toni’s I read. It is truly a beautifully written book and one of my top 5
JAZZ is underrated. It’s a short work but surprisingly it’s the one audio book that is only available in an abridged version. SONG OF SOLOMON is her best work. The opening sentence comes full circle in the end. Much like PARADISE. More Toni Morrison videos please.
Beloved and A Mercy are some of the best pieces of literature I’ve ever read! Tragic but so beautiful!
I love all of her work but a book I rarely see people suggest is Paradise. It's absolutely brutal and has one of the coldest openings to a book I have ever read.
💯
Speaking to Charlie Rose she said her writing on Paradise was some of her best work! I’m excited to check it out
Paradise was masterfully written .It will remain in your thoughts.
You need to be in the right headspace to read Morrison. They are heavy
I haven't yet read Sula and Song of Solomon but so far my favorites are Paradise and The Bluest Eye
Agreed-you definitely need to be prepared for the intensity. Very heavy themes
Hi. Her last published novel was God Help the Child. I've heard her son say another novel may be published. I believe she was close to completing it or may have done so shortly before her death.
The Bluest Eye is stunning.
Just finished Beloved…. Oh my god. What on earth.
Just discovered your channel. Really good content!
Appreciate it! Glad you’re getting something out of these videos
Just in time! I was deciding between Sula and Beloved! What should I read first?
Sula is shorter and (comparatively) easier to read. But Beloved is life changing. Beloved not only opened me up to the world of Toni Morrison but the world of reading in general. But you have to commit to it
I’ve only read the Bluest eye so far. Very intriguing prose. Which on should I go for next, Song of Solomon or Beloved?
What specific passage are you referring to "poetic stretch" from Beloved?
p. 242 - 256
I am Beloved and she is mine.
Sula? A man of taste!
Definitely do the pitch video(s)!!
I’ve never seen it discussed in detail but I recall seeing years ago that the Beloved trilogy is thematically based on The Divine Comedy. I’ve wondered about the connections between the novels, and I have my own ideas. I haven’t read Paradise yet unfortunately but I noticed a potential thread between Beloved and Jazz that no one on the Internet has commented on, and I plan to read Dante so I can determine any connections for myself
Here’s my theory though, so spoiler warning if you’ve not read Beloved & Jazz
I would say the character Wild in Jazz (Joe Trace’s supposed mother) might actually be Beloved herself? Meaning that Joe may have inherited Beloved’s mysticism, making his relationships with both Dorcas and Violet a type of enchantment… Reading Jazz as a magical realism completely changes how you may perceive characters and motives. I’m curious if there’s any other direct connections I’ll find in Paradise.
I’m strongly considering making it. Keep an eye out. I like this theory too. I’m on the lookout for some good essays about her work to help me think through parallels like the one you’re describing here
@@williampdozier You have a unique opportunity to be one of the first scholars to approach her work extensively on TH-cam! Long overdue, but once the work is done the videos will live forever just like her novels
Have you heard of Victor Villasenor? Crazy Loco Love was my first book of his,
hey man im trying to find the vid where u spoke about flowers for algenon, could you point me in the right direction?
I haven’t made a video about that story on this channel before - I’ve seen a guy named Brady talk about it on TikTok though, you might check out his profile to see if that’s in line with what you’re looking for
@@williampdozier Ok thanks! Im tripping rn , maybe u have a twin somewhere
First comment!
lol my name is on your shirt
‼️