chloe anthony wofford morrison, also known as toni morrison, was a renowned american novelist and editor. born on february 18, 1931, in lorain, ohio, she passed away on august 5, 2019. her works often focused on the african american experience, earning her numerous awards, including the nobel prize in literature in 1993 and the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1988. early life and education morrison's early life was marked by a strong interest in literature and music. she attended howard university and later cornell university, where she earned her master's degree. her writing career began as an…