Beloved

Set in the mid-1800s, this novel follows Sethe, a former enslaved woman grappling with the traumatic legacy of her past at Sweet Home, Kentucky. As slavery nears its end, she is haunted by the ghost of her dead daughter, who returns as a spectral figure named Beloved. This presence serves both to punish Sethe for her past actions and to seek her love. The story explores themes of motherhood, memory, and the enduring scars of slavery, blending elements of horror with deep emotional truth.