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This volume begins with an overview of historical representations of slavery in America. It examines individual neo-slave narratives and evaluates the influence of the neo-slave narrative on American literature, and on perceptions and misperceptions of African American women.

(Hardback)

All told, this book provides a remarkable overview of Morrison's primary concerns and achievements, charting a helpful course for readers who wish to venture deeper into the work of this extraordinary author.

Toni Morrison is arguably the most popular and significant contemporary African American author of all time.