About this episode

The episode explores the historical inspiration behind Toni Morrison's novel 'Beloved' and its significance in American literature.

Who is Beloved, and what is the true historical story that inspired the novel? How does Toni Morrison use magical realism to explore the horror of Slavery? Why has Beloved become such a monumental piece of American fiction? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Beloved, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Jack Meek Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Dominic Sandbrook, Tabitha Syrett

Topics covered

• Toni Morrison
• Beloved
• magical realism
• Slavery
• American fiction
• historical context

Keywords

• Beloved
• Toni Morrison
• magical realism
• Slavery
• American fiction
• historical story

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beloved

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