A Mercy
novel by Morrison
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A Mercy is a novel by Toni Morrison published in 2008. It explores themes of slavery and social class in 17th-century America. Morrison, a Nobel Prize winner, is celebrated for her examination of the Black experience, particularly that of Black women, and for her poetic prose. Her novels often feature characters struggling with identity in an unjust society, weaving together mythic elements and rich storytelling.12
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