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
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014, 2014
Series:Classical presences / Classical presences
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
ISBN:9780191760532