Original close readings of Morrison's fiction and criticism provide fresh insights for readers and critics
Contextual guidance and analysis help readers appreciate Morrison's literary innovations
Accessible yet rigorous writing makes complex ideas approachable for a wide audience
Includes analysis of Morrison's lesser-known dramatic works and poetry for a comprehensive view
Engaging dialogue between the author and reader offers a unique, thought-provoking perspective
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An illuminating, electrifying exploration of the work of Toni Morrison by an award-winning novelist and Harvard professor—“a revelatory encounter with the Nobel laureate’s oeuvre” (The New York Times)
“In this lavish yet clear-eyed study, Serpell shows how Morrison breathed new life into the novel. This is literary criticism at its finest.
