An edition of The Toni Morrison encyclopedia (2003)
The Toni Morrison encyclopedia
By Elizabeth Ann Beaulieu
Publish Date
2003
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Language
eng
Pages
428
Description:
"Intended for lay readers and scholars alike, this reference offers a convenient overview of Toni Morrison's life and achievements. The first book of its kind, this reference offers hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries on Morrison's works, major characters, themes, and other topics. Lengthier essays cover each of her novels, along with various approaches to her writings. Each of the entries was written by an expert contributor, and many close with suggestions for further reading. The volume concludes with a selected bibliography of major studies. All told, this book provides a remarkable overview of Morrison's primary concerns and achievements, charting a helpful course for readers who wish to venture deeper into the work of this extraordinary author."--BOOK JACKET.