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Toni Morrison and the classical tradition : transforming American culture /

In this volume, Roynon explores Toni Morrison's widespread engagement with ancient Greek and Roman tradition. Combining original and detailed close readings with broader theoretical discussions, she argues that classicism is fundamental to the transformative critique of American culture that Mo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roynon, Tessa (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Series:Classical presences.
Subjects:
Morrison, Toni, > 1931-2019 > Themes, motives.
Morrison, Toni, > 1931-2019 > Criticism and interpretation.
Morrison, Toni
Classicism in literature.
Classicisme dans la littérature.
Classicism in literature
Themes, motives
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this volume, Roynon explores Toni Morrison's widespread engagement with ancient Greek and Roman tradition. Combining original and detailed close readings with broader theoretical discussions, she argues that classicism is fundamental to the transformative critique of American culture that Morrison's work effects.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191760532
0191760536