A beautiful hardback edition of the Pulitzer-prize winning novel, from the great Toni Morrison. Sethe is now miles away from Sweet Home - the farm where she was kept as a slave for many years. Unable to forget the unspeakable horrors that took place there, Sethe is haunted by the violent spectre of her dead child, the daughter who died nameless and whose tombstone is etched with a single word, ''Beloved''.

A tale of brutality, horror and, above all, love at any cost, Beloved is Toni Morrison''s enduring masterpiece and best-known work. ''An American masterpiece'' A. Byatt''Toni Morrison was a giant of her times and ours.

Beloved is a heartbreaking testimony to the ongoing ravages of slavery, and should be read by all'' Margaret Atwood, New York Times**One of the BBC''s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**VINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores the enduring psychological impact of slavery through the haunting presence of the past.
• Presents a unique narrative voice that blends realism with elements of magical realism.
• Offers a deep dive into the complexities of motherhood and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child.
• Examines the devastating effects of trauma and the struggle to heal from unspeakable horrors.

About the Author

Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was a towering figure in American literature, celebrated for her powerful explorations of the Black experience in the United States. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Beloved and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Morrison's work is characterized by its lyrical prose, complex characters, and unflinching examination of history and identity. Her novels continue to resonate deeply with readers worldwide.