Author: Justine Tally
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139827855
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison is one of the most widely studied of contemporary American authors. Her novels, particularly Beloved, have had a dramatic impact on the American canon and attracted considerable critical commentary. This 2007 Companion introduces and examines her oeuvre as a whole, the first evaluation to include not only her famous novels, but also her other literary works (short story, drama, musical, and opera), her social and literary criticism, and her career as an editor and teacher. Innovative contributions from internationally recognized critics and academics discuss Morrison's themes, narrative techniques, language and political philosophy, and explain the importance of her work to American studies and world literature. This comprehensive and accessible approach, together with a chronology and guide to further reading, makes this an essential book for students and scholars of African American literature.
The Cambridge Companion to Toni Morrison
Author: Justine Tally
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139827855
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison is one of the most widely studied of contemporary American authors. Her novels, particularly Beloved, have had a dramatic impact on the American canon and attracted considerable critical commentary. This 2007 Companion introduces and examines her oeuvre as a whole, the first evaluation to include not only her famous novels, but also her other literary works (short story, drama, musical, and opera), her social and literary criticism, and her career as an editor and teacher. Innovative contributions from internationally recognized critics and academics discuss Morrison's themes, narrative techniques, language and political philosophy, and explain the importance of her work to American studies and world literature. This comprehensive and accessible approach, together with a chronology and guide to further reading, makes this an essential book for students and scholars of African American literature.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139827855
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison is one of the most widely studied of contemporary American authors. Her novels, particularly Beloved, have had a dramatic impact on the American canon and attracted considerable critical commentary. This 2007 Companion introduces and examines her oeuvre as a whole, the first evaluation to include not only her famous novels, but also her other literary works (short story, drama, musical, and opera), her social and literary criticism, and her career as an editor and teacher. Innovative contributions from internationally recognized critics and academics discuss Morrison's themes, narrative techniques, language and political philosophy, and explain the importance of her work to American studies and world literature. This comprehensive and accessible approach, together with a chronology and guide to further reading, makes this an essential book for students and scholars of African American literature.
The Cambridge Introduction to Toni Morrison
Author: Tessa Roynon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107003911
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Lively and accessibly written, this Introduction offers readers a guide to the complex and rewarding literature of Toni Morrison.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107003911
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Lively and accessibly written, this Introduction offers readers a guide to the complex and rewarding literature of Toni Morrison.
The Cambridge Companion to African American Women's Literature
Author: Angelyn Mitchell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521858887
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to African American Women's Literature covers a period dating back to the eighteenth century. These specially commissioned essays highlight the artistry, complexity and diversity of a literary tradition that ranges from Lucy Terry to Toni Morrison. A wide range of topics are addressed, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement, and from the performing arts to popular fiction. Together, the essays provide an invaluable guide to a rich, complex tradition of women writers in conversation with each other as they critique American society and influence American letters. Accessible and vibrant, with the needs of undergraduate students in mind, this Companion will be of great interest to anybody who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of this important and vital area of American literature.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521858887
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to African American Women's Literature covers a period dating back to the eighteenth century. These specially commissioned essays highlight the artistry, complexity and diversity of a literary tradition that ranges from Lucy Terry to Toni Morrison. A wide range of topics are addressed, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement, and from the performing arts to popular fiction. Together, the essays provide an invaluable guide to a rich, complex tradition of women writers in conversation with each other as they critique American society and influence American letters. Accessible and vibrant, with the needs of undergraduate students in mind, this Companion will be of great interest to anybody who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of this important and vital area of American literature.
The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic
Author: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107117143
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
This Companion offers a thorough overview of the diversity of the American Gothic tradition from its origins to the present.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107117143
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
This Companion offers a thorough overview of the diversity of the American Gothic tradition from its origins to the present.
The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Psychoanalysis
Author: Vera J. Camden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108477488
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Combining literature and psychoanalysis, this collection foregrounds the work of literary creators as foundational to psychoanalysis.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108477488
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Combining literature and psychoanalysis, this collection foregrounds the work of literary creators as foundational to psychoanalysis.
The Cambridge Companion to American Fiction After 1945
Author: John N. Duvall
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521196310
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A comprehensive 2011 guide to the genres, historical contexts, cultural diversity and major authors of American fiction since the Second World War.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521196310
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A comprehensive 2011 guide to the genres, historical contexts, cultural diversity and major authors of American fiction since the Second World War.
The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel
Author: Maryemma Graham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139826840
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel presents new essays covering the one hundred and fifty year history of the African American novel. Experts in the field from the US and Europe address some of the major issues in the genre: passing, the Protest novel, the Blues novel, and womanism among others. The essays are full of fresh insights for students into the symbolic, aesthetic, and political function of canonical and non-canonical fiction. Chapters examine works by Ralph Ellison, Leon Forrest, Toni Morrison, Ishmael Reed, Alice Walker, John Edgar Wideman, and many others. They reflect a range of critical methods intended to prompt new and experienced readers to consider the African American novel as a cultural and literary act of extraordinary significance. This volume, including a chronology and guide to further reading, is an important resource for students and teachers alike.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139826840
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel presents new essays covering the one hundred and fifty year history of the African American novel. Experts in the field from the US and Europe address some of the major issues in the genre: passing, the Protest novel, the Blues novel, and womanism among others. The essays are full of fresh insights for students into the symbolic, aesthetic, and political function of canonical and non-canonical fiction. Chapters examine works by Ralph Ellison, Leon Forrest, Toni Morrison, Ishmael Reed, Alice Walker, John Edgar Wideman, and many others. They reflect a range of critical methods intended to prompt new and experienced readers to consider the African American novel as a cultural and literary act of extraordinary significance. This volume, including a chronology and guide to further reading, is an important resource for students and teachers alike.
The Cambridge Companion to American Civil Rights Literature
Author: Julie Armstrong
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107059836
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This Companion brings together leading scholars to examine the significant traditions, genres, and themes of civil rights literature.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107059836
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This Companion brings together leading scholars to examine the significant traditions, genres, and themes of civil rights literature.
The Cambridge Companion to Slavery in American Literature
Author: Ezra Tawil
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107048761
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This book brings together leading scholars to examine slavery in American literature from the eighteenth century to the present day.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107048761
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This book brings together leading scholars to examine slavery in American literature from the eighteenth century to the present day.
The Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism
Author: Steven Connor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521648400
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism offers a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism. The Companion examines the different aspects of postmodernist thought and culture that have had a significant impact on contemporary cultural production and thinking. Topics discussed by experts in the field include postmodernism's relation to modernity, and its significance and relevance to literature, film, law, philosophy, architecture, religion and modern cultural studies. The volume also includes a useful guide to further reading and a chronology. This is an essential aid for students and teachers from a range of disciplines interested in postmodernism in all its incarnations. Accessible and comprehensive, this Companion addresses the many issues surrounding this elusive, enigmatic and often controversial topic.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521648400
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism offers a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism. The Companion examines the different aspects of postmodernist thought and culture that have had a significant impact on contemporary cultural production and thinking. Topics discussed by experts in the field include postmodernism's relation to modernity, and its significance and relevance to literature, film, law, philosophy, architecture, religion and modern cultural studies. The volume also includes a useful guide to further reading and a chronology. This is an essential aid for students and teachers from a range of disciplines interested in postmodernism in all its incarnations. Accessible and comprehensive, this Companion addresses the many issues surrounding this elusive, enigmatic and often controversial topic.