Toni Morrison and the Classical Tradition

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"In this volume, Royon explores Toni Morrison's widespread engagement with ancient Greek and Roman tradition. Discussing all ten of her published novels to date, Royon examines the ways in which classical myth, literature, history, social practice, and religious ritual make their presence felt in Morrison's writing."--Provided by publisher

subjects: Morrison, toni, 1931-,  American literature, history and criticism,  Themes, motives,  Criticism and interpretation,  Classicism in literature,  Morrison, toni, 1931-2019