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Cambridge Introductions to Literature Ser.: Cambridge Introduction to Toni Morrison by Tessa Roynon (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521177227
ISBN-139780521177221
eBay Product ID (ePID)117164041
Product Key Features
Number of Pages150 Pages
Publication NameCambridge Introduction to Toni Morrison
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAmerican / African American, American / General
Publication Year2012
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
AuthorTessa Roynon
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
SeriesCambridge Introductions to Literature Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2012-029774
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"In her discussions of each of Morrison's oeuvre, Roynon's keen observations help highlight a wide array of sources, ur-texts, subtexts, and traditions, ranging from African folklore to African American cultural innovations such as jazz and blues, from the Bible to Ancient Greek and Roman literature, and from European literature, especially novel to American national myths." Journal of American Studies of Turkey
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal813.54
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
Table Of ContentPreface; List of abbreviations; 1. Life; 2. Works; 3. Contexts; 4. Reception; Notes; Guide to further reading; Index.
SynopsisOffers readers a guide to Toni Morrison and her fiction, from her status on the global intellectual stage to her engagement with the African-American experience. Lively and accessibly written, this text is ideal for readers approaching Morrison for the first time as well as those already familiar with her work., Toni Morrison has written some of the most significant and demanding fiction of the modern age. Her dazzling depictions of African-American experience are studied in high schools and colleges, debated in the media and analyzed by scholars at an astounding rate. This Introduction offers readers a guide to the world of Morrison in all its complexity, from her status as a key player on the global intellectual stage to her unique perspective on American history and her innovative narrative techniques. Covering every novel from The Bluest Eye to A Mercy, Tessa Roynon combines close readings with critical insights into Morrison's other creative work, such as short stories, libretto and song lyrics and unpublished pieces for performance. Lively and accessibly written, Roynon's insightful text is ideal for readers approaching Morrison for the first time as well as those familiar with her work., Toni Morrison has written some of the most significant and demanding fiction of the modern age. Her dazzling depictions of African-American experience are studied in high schools and colleges, debated in the media, and analyzed by scholars at an astounding rate. This Introduction offers readers a guide to the world of Morrison in all its complexity, from her status as a key player on the global intellectual stage, to her unique perspective on American history and her innovative narrative techniques. Covering every novel from The Bluest Eye to A Mercy, Tessa Roynon combines close readings with critical insights into Morrison's other creative work, such as short stories, libretto and song lyrics, and unpublished pieces for performance. Chapters also highlight the significance of Morrison's non-fiction, including her groundbreaking work of literary criticism, Playing in the Dark, as well as her many essays, speeches, and interviews. Lively and accessibly written, Roynon's insightful text is ideal for readers approaching Morrison for the first time as well as those familiar with her work.
LC Classification NumberPS3563
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