Ep. 338 Jazz by Toni Morrison — The Stacks Book Club (Eve Dunbar)
Ep. 338 Jazz by Toni Morrison — The Stacks Book Club (Eve Dunbar)  
Podcast: The Stacks
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Sep 25 2024
Description: It’s The Stacks Book Club Day, and we’re discussing Jazz by Toni Morrison. Professor Eve Dunbar joins us to explore the lives of Joe and Violet Trace, as their relationship is tested by love, betrayal, and violence in 1920s Harlem. In today's discussion, we dive into the significance of the book’s title and how it informs the novel’s improvisational style. We also examine Morrison’s relationship with her characters, the power of naming, and her exploration of closeness through violence.There are spoilers on today's episode.Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our October book club pick will be. You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2024/09/25/ep-338-jazzConnect with Eve: TwitterConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week’s sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.