A Mercy by Toni Morrison
"A Mercy" by Toni Morrison is a historical fiction novel set in the late 17th century in America. The story follows a young slave girl named Florens who is sold by her mother to a Dutch trader in exchange for a debt. Florens is then taken to a plantation in Virginia where she becomes part of a diverse group of women, including a Native American, a white indentured servant, and the plantation owner's wife. The novel explores themes of race, gender, and power dynamics as the women navigate their relationships with each other and the harsh realities of life in colonial America.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 167-192
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Een Daad Van Barmhartigheid
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 47th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)