Toni Morrison - Critical and Theoretical Approaches

The 1993 Nobel Laureate in Literature Toni Morrison is well established as one of the leading voices in American letters, yet her work is often viewed narrowly. Without ignoring the literary and artistic quality of her writing, this collection of critical essays calls attention to the expanded cultural and political dimensions of Morrison's work.

About the author

Nancy J. Peterson is assistant professor of English and American Studies at Purdue University. She also serves as assistant editor of Modern Fiction Studies.

Summary

The topics of the individual essays vary, but read together, they offer valuable insights into why Morrison has become a much celebrated, widely taught author."-from the Introduction

Product details

• Authors: Nancy J. Peterson, Nancy J. (Editor Peterson, Nancy J. (Professor of English Peterson
• Assisted by: Nancy J. Peterson (Editor), Nancy J. (Editor Peterson (Editor), Nancy J. (Professor of English Peterson (Editor)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.02.1998
• EAN: 9780801857027
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-5702-7
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Modern Fiction Studies; A Modern Fiction Studies Book; A Modern Fiction Studies Book; Modern Fiction Studies Book
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics