Toni Morrison
Writing the Moral Imagination
(Author) Valerie SmithThis compelling study explores the inextricable links between the Nobel laureate’s aesthetic practice and her political vision, through an analysis of the key texts as well as her lesser-studied works, books for children, and most recent novels. Offers provocative new insights and a refreshingly original contribution to the scholarship of one of the most important contemporary American writers Analyzes the celebrated fiction of Morrison in relation to her critical writing about the process of reading and writing literature, the relationship between readers and writers, and the cultural contributions of African-American literature Features extended analyses of Morrison’s lesser-known works, most recent novels, and books for children as well as the key texts
Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith is best known for her critically acclaimed novel "The Woman in the Mirror," which explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Her writing style is poetic and introspective, drawing readers into the inner worlds of her characters. Smith's work has made significant contributions to literature by challenging conventional storytelling norms and pushing boundaries of narrative structure.