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Zusatztext "A splendid meditation on the creative genius of one of America's most treasured writers. Peterson not only taps into the dynamic literary and cultural currents that shore up the richly textured layers of the novel. She synonymously reveals Morrison's ability to challenge the reader to move beyond his or her comfort zone." Dr. Carol E Henderson, Associate Professor of English, University of Delaware Informationen zum Autor Nancy J. Peterson is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Purdue University, USA. She is the author of Against Amnesia: Contemporary Women Writers and the Crises of Historical Memory (U of Pennsylvania P) and the editor of Toni Morrison: Critical and Theoretical Approaches (John Hopkins UP). Klappentext It is an ideal introduction for students looking to develop an advanced understanding of Toni Morrisons novel. Vorwort Designed for first year students, this innovative guide builds on the usual knowledge base of students beginning literary study in HE by focusing on the familiar characters but introducing more sophisticated analysis. Zusammenfassung "Beloved" won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1987, and is the most-often taught novel. This work demonstrates the necessity of linking character analysis to texts' themes, issues and ideas, and encourages students to embrace the complexity of literary characters and the texts in which they appear. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Editor's Preface1. Introduction: An Overview of Beloved 2. History and Beloved 3. Mothers and Daughters in the Novel 4. The Uncanny Presence of Beloved 5. Reconstructing Black Manhood 6. Whitefolks and Whiteness in Beloved 7. Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Key Themes and Issues 8. Bibliography of Further Reading Index
