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Toni MichaelsToni Morrison Toni Morrison American novelist and editor (1931–2019) For the rugby league footballer, see Tony Morrison. For the American politician, see deLesseps Morrison Jr. Chloe Anthony Wofford "Toni" Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019) was an American novelist and editor. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. The critically acclaimed Song of Solomon (1977) brought her national attention and won the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 1988, Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for Beloved (1987). Quick facts Born, Died ... Toni Morrison Morrison in 1998 Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford (1931-02-18)February 18, 1931[1] Lorain, Ohio, U.S. Died August 5, 2019(2019-08-05)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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