The Origin of Others

In "The Origin of Others," renowned novelist Toni Morrison explores pressing themes of race, fear, borders, and belonging through her insightful reflections drawn from her 2016 Norton Lectures. This audiobook examines the human tendency to define "Others" and the impact of literature on the history of race in America, comparing differing literary perspectives on slavery and racial identity. Morrison also delves into her own memories and the works of other authors, including Harriet Beecher Stowe and Ernest Hemingway, as she addresses contemporary issues of globalization and the mass movement of peoples. National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates provides a foreword to this profound exploration of identity and culture.