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What Moves at the Margin: Selected Nonfiction

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What Moves at the Margin: Selected Nonfiction is a collection of essays by Toni Morrison, edited by Carolyn C. Denard. The book showcases Morrison's critical insights and reflections on various topics.1

Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author, is renowned for her exploration of the Black experience, particularly that of Black women, within American society. Her writing is characterized by its poetic and luminous prose, often incorporating elements of fantasy and myth to delve into themes of identity and cultural belonging. This collection offers readers a deeper understanding of her literary philosophy and her engagement with complex social and cultural issues.21

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