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Song of Solomon (Sparknotes Literature Guide): Volume 5 Paperback - 2002

by Toni Morrison; Sparknotes


About this book

Song of Solomon is Nobel-prize winner Toni Morrison's third novel, published in 1977 by Alfred A. Knopf. It tells the story of Macon "Milkman" Dead III, a young African-American living in an unnamed mid-western city in the mid-nineteenth century as he seeks to discover his own identity and relationship to the world he lives in and uncovers his family's history. Winner of the National Book Critics Award, it has faced numerous school bans and challenges since publication. Former U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly listed it as his favorite book.

First Edition Identification

Originally published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1977, the first edition is black cloth in a pictorial yellow jacket with black and burgundy lettering. It states “First Edition” on the copyright page and has a dust-jacket price of $8.95. The rear jacket flap has a photo of the author.  First U.S. editions typically run between $150-250, with signed copies often available for $300-750.

Details

  • Title Song of Solomon (Sparknotes Literature Guide): Volume 5
  • Author Toni Morrison; Sparknotes
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: repri
  • Pages 88
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sparknotes
  • Date December 15, 2002
  • ISBN 9781586638269 / 1586638262
  • Weight 0.26 lbs (0.12 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.25 x 5.25 x 0.22 in (20.96 x 13.34 x 0.56 cm)
  • Reading level 870
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC