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Synopsis
Set in the era of slavery, emancipation, and reconstruction in the United States, Beloved explores essential questions involving freedom, selfhood, love, and responsibility. The novel's intricate narrative strategies, its compelling cast of characters, and its exploration of African American history make it a richly complex and often difficult text. Readers who grapple successfully with Beloved's characters will also gain valuable insight into the rich thematics and haunting philosophical questions of the novel.
About the Author:
Nancy J. Peterson is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Purdue University, USA