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Sights + Sounds: 'On Morrison' analyzes Toni Morrison's work
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:11:13
Publish Date: 2026-03-11 12:40:00
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Reading a Toni Morrison novel is an experience. Her words challenge readers intellectually and emotionally. Morrison died in 2019. Today her body of work is a national treasure and she is a writer students encounter and critically examine as part of their journey in understanding American identity.

Harvard English Professor Namwali Serpell breaks down much of the late author’s work in her book, “On Morrison.” It also explores Morrison’s politics, thoughts on race, her experiences with the media. She spoke to Jenee Darden, host of KALW’s sights and Sounds Show, about her book and why she avoided meeting Toni Morrison in person. 

Here’s an excerpt from their conversation
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