{"product_id":"song-of-solomon","title":"Song of Solomon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToni Morrison's \u003ci\u003eSong of Solomon\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterfully crafted tale that follows the journey of Macon \"Milkman\" Dead III. From his unusual birth, precipitated by a local eccentric's desperate attempt at flight, Milkman is born into a world rife with complexity and contradiction. Raised in Michigan by a well-off black family who hold the white world in high esteem, Milkman grapples with his own identity and heritage. His longing for escape propels him on a journey to the South, where he traces the steps of his ancestors in a quest to uncover buried family secrets. Along the way, he encounters a diverse array of characters—strivers, seeresses, liars, and assassins—each inhabiting a vividly realised black world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition, published by Vintage Classics, features a stunning design that celebrates Toni Morrison's indelible impact on literature. Accompanying the text is a new introduction by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, offering fresh insights into Morrison’s profound narrative and themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong of Solomon\u003c\/i\u003e is evocative and kaleidoscopic, blending the mythic with the everyday. It is a brilliantly imagined coming-of-age story that delves deep into questions of identity, heritage, and the human longing for freedom. Morrison's rich, poetic language and compelling characters make this novel not only a pivotal work in African American literature but also a universal tale that resonates with readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692347711724,"sku":"9781784876456","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784876456.jpg?v=1725558807","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/song-of-solomon","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}