-- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature -- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism -- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index

This critical survey of Toni Morrison''s third novel features an introductory essay, author chronology and critical essays from leading scholars. Contributors include Wilfred D. Samuels, Valerie Smith, Harry Reed and Doroethea Drummond Mbalia.'