The Cambridge Introduction to Toni MorrisonToni 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with critical insights into Morrison's other creative work, such as short stories, libretto and song lyrics, and unpublished pieces for performance.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. |
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Contents
19551977 | 4 |
Works | 12 |
Sula | 22 |
Song ofSolomon | 30 |
Tar Baby | 37 |
Beloved | 45 |
Iazz | 55 |
Paradise | 64 |
A Mercy | 79 |
Other Creative Work | 86 |
Contexts | 99 |
Morrison and African Cultures and Traditions | 107 |
Reception | 114 |
The Status and Reputation of Toni Morrison | 125 |
Guide to Further Reading | 133 |
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| Title | The Cambridge Introduction to Toni Morrison Cambridge Introductions to Literature Cambridge introductions to |
| Author | Tessa Roynon |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, 2013 |
| ISBN | 1107003911, 9781107003910 |
| Length | 143 pages |
| Subjects | › › Literary Criticism / American / General Literary Criticism / General Literary Criticism / Reference |
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