Song of Solomon (pdf) is a novel about one man’s search for cultural identity. The story is based on an African-American folktale about enslaved Africans who escaped slavery by flying back to Africa. The novel’s main character, Macon “Milkman” Dead has been alienated from himself, his community, his family, and his cultural roots. He feels mentally enslaved and spiritually dead. With the help of a few friends, he embarks on a journey that helps him to reconnect with his past and embrace his self-worth.