The Bloomsbury Handbook to Toni Morrison

The Bloomsbury Handbook to Toni Morrison is a comprehensive collection of critical essays on the late novelist, featuring previously unpublished work that acknowledges her universal significance while mapping new directions in her writing. It includes contributions from pre-eminent Morrison scholars and scholars in cultural criticism, African American letters, American modernism, and womens writing, offering fresh perspectives on Morrison's public intellectualism, contemporary fiction, the "trilogy" of Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise, her connection to Black Atlantic artists, and her influence on Faulkner. Additionally, the book includes essays on seldom-discussed works by Morrison, including her writing for children and her role as a speaker for childrens education. The "Teaching Morrison" section is designed to assist teachers and critics in teaching Morrison's work in undergraduate classes. Overall, the book is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest American novelists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Bloomsbury Handbook to Toni Morrison is a comprehensive and authoritative collection of critical essays on the late American novelist Toni Morrison, who passed away in mid-2019. This book features previously unpublished essays that acknowledge the universal significance of Morrison's writing while also charting new directions in her scholarship. The book includes contributions from pre-eminent Morrison scholars as well as scholars who work in cultural criticism, African American letters, American modernism, and womens writing. One of the key themes of the book is Morrison's role as a public intellectual. Essayists explore how Morrison's writing intersects with contemporary fiction, and how her work continues to resonate with readers today. Another significant focus is Morrison's "trilogy" of Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise, which is compared and contrasted with the Dos Passos USA trilogy. This comparison highlights the interconnectedness of Morrison's work with other Black Atlantic artists, such as Lubaina Himid, and offers a fresh perspective on her influence. Additionally, the book includes essays that examine Morrison's seldom-discussed works, including her writing for children and her role as a speaker for childrens education. To assist teachers and critics who teach Morrison's work in undergraduate classes, the book includes a "Teaching Morrison" section that provides valuable insights and resources. The Bloomsbury Handbook to Toni Morrison is a wide-ranging, provocative, and satisfying tribute to one of the greatest American novelists. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of Morrison's life and work, and will be of great interest to scholars, students, and fans of her writing.

Weight: 1148g
Dimension: 263 x 212 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350239920