Novelist

Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is an American novelist famous for works such as The Bluest Eye and Song of Solomon, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award.

Toni Morrison
Age
88
Birth Date
February 18, 1931
Death Date
8/5/2019
Life Range
(1931-2019)
Zodiac
Aquarius
Born
United States

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
60%
Liked by
65%
Neutral
25%
Disliked by
10%

About

Toni Morrison is an American novelist most renowned for her works of fiction blending the African American experience with myth and history. She is the author of celebrated works such as "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye", which have earned her numerous awards such as the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Toni Morrison Timeline

1931
Toni Morrison is Born
On February 18, 1931, Toni Morrison was born in Lorain, Ohio.
1953
Graduates from Howard University
Morrison graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's in English.
1970
Publishes First Novel
Morrison published her first novel, "The Bluest Eye."
1987
"Beloved" is Published
Morrison published "Beloved", which was later awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
1993
Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Morrison became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
2012
Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama awarded Morrison the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2019
Toni Morrison Passes Away
On August 5, 2019, Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Toni Morrison birthday?

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison was born on February 18th, 1931 and passed away on August 5th, 2019. She was 88 years old at the time. Morrison is best known for her groundbreaking, critically acclaimed works of fiction such as "Beloved" and "Sula," both of which explore the complexity of African-American identity.