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Have we been reading Toni Morrison all wrong?

Harvard professor Namwali Serpell has been teaching Morrison for nearly two decades. Her book, <em>On Morrison</em> is a deep dive into the Nobel winner's complete body of work — 11 novels, plays and criticism.

Published April 13, 2026, 3:52 PM
Updated April 13, 2026, 5:29 PM4.5K
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Have we been reading Toni Morrison all wrong?

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Harvard professor Namwali Serpell has been teaching Morrison for nearly two decades. Her book, On Morrison is a deep dive into the Nobel winner's complete body of work — 11 novels, plays and criticism.

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