Literary Masters is one series of the trio that makes up the Gale Study Guides to Great Literature (the others are Literary Masterpieces and Literary Topics). Each Literary Masters volume introduces a significant author and covers basic biographical information. Toni Morrison, who is African American and Native American, was born in Ohio during the Great Depression into a close-knit family. Reading and story-telling was important to her parents and all four children were encouraged to participate at an early age. Drawing from her heritage and ethnic background, Morrison's novels often share these common traits: the use of settings in small African American communities and a focus on women.
A brief biography of Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win that award in literature; and chronicles her personal and professional life, career, and achievements.
Provides analyses of seven novels by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, written between 1970 and 1998; and includes biographical information about the author, a bibliography of her writings, and a list of selected reviews and criticism.
Describes the life of African-American author Toni Morrison and profiles her novels "The Bluest Eye" and "Sula, " discussing their characters, narrative structures, and titles. Also includes a Morrison chronology and bibliography and a list of further resources.
A study guide to Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved" featuring a "story behind the story" section, biographical sketches, summaries, analysis, critical essays, and annotated bibliographies.
Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author Toni Morrison, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in her writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author Toni Morrison, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in her writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
Collects sixteen critical essays on the life, influences, and works of Toni Morrison, including selections by Sasha Weiss, Trudier Harris, Darryl Dickson-Carr, and others.
