Philanthropy in Toni Morrison's Oeuvre: "What Good Is Good?" (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781527516045)

This book examines Toni Morrisonâ (TM)s highly influential works through the lens of philanthropy. The point of departure of this endeavor is the keen observation that philanthropy has always played a leading role in US discourses about the nation itself. While doing so, time and again philanthropy has also been used as a means of social stratification â " especially for so-called social minorities such as the African American community, whose historical experience within the United States is at the very heart of Morrisonâ (TM)s novels. This book pursues the goal of a twofold understanding â " on the one hand, through offering a rather innovative access to Morrisonâ (TM)s works, the project allows for new insights into one of todayâ (TM)s most influential authors. On the other hand, this book explores the productivity of the concept of philanthropy for literary and cultural studies â " a concept hitherto largely neglected by scholars in both academic fields.

Author: Rico Hollmach
ISBN-10: 1527516040
ISBN-13: 9781527516045
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2018
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.90w x 0.90d