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Song of Solomon (1977) by Toni Morrison offers a counterpart to "Everyday Use" but with a male point of view. Through a series of encounters with friends and relatives, Macon ("Milkman'') Dead III learns the value of the past and the importance of human connections.
The Women of Brewster Place (1982) by Gloria Naylor tells the story of seven African-American...
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