Jazz by Toni Morrison: violence and ambition
The Novel Tea · Shruti Koti, Neha Ambati
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Show Notes
Jazz, a lyrical and complex story about passion and fear in urban life, is one of Toni Morrison's most unique books. Neha and Shruti talk about violence and ambition as central themes, explore how Morrison draws on traditions of Black art and expression, and come away with more questions than answers.
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Links:
Eight Works to Take in After or Alongside Toni Morrison's 'Jazz': New York Times article
Characteristics of Negro Expression: 1934 essay by Zora Neale Hurston, African-American novelist and anthropologist
Shelf Discovery:
Jazz by Toni Morrison
Shruti - Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee
Neha - none
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