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Folk Roots and Mythic Wings in Sarah Orne Jewett and Toni Morrison: The Cultural Function of Narrative,Used
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As women of different eras, cultural backgrounds, racial identities, and places of origin, Sarah Orne Jewett and Toni Morrison would appear to have little in common. But in her study of these two seemingly dissimilar writers Marilyn Sanders Mobley finds elements that unite their fictional concerns.Mobley argues that a folk aesthetic gives structure and meaning to Jewetts and Morrisons work and that a mythic impulse informs their ability to depict people and values that the dominant American culture has traditionally neglected. Through close readings of Jewetts Deephaven, A White Heron, and The Country of Pointed Firs and of Morrisons Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, and Beloved, she demonstrates that the fiction of both writers attempts to preserve and affirm cultural difference, cultural knowledge, and cultural memory.Mobleys carefully argued study simultaneously offers important new insights into the works of two significant women writers and points out ways in which narrative may be used as a catalyst for cultural and social change.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Folk Roots and Mythic Wings in Sarah Orne Jewett and Toni Morrison'? A: The main theme of the book explores the cultural function of narrative in the works of Sarah Orne Jewett and Toni Morrison, highlighting how both authors use a folk aesthetic and mythic impulse to affirm cultural difference and memory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Marilyn Sanders Mobley, who analyzes the narratives of Jewett and Morrison in the context of their cultural backgrounds.
- Q: What type of condition is this used book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, with a specific mention of being rated as 'Very Good'.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: The book covers subjects such as cultural studies, literary analysis, and the exploration of narratives by women writers across different eras and backgrounds.
- Q: When was 'Folk Roots and Mythic Wings' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 193 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to literature, cultural studies, and women's studies.
- Q: Does the book include close readings of specific works? A: Yes, Mobley includes close readings of Jewett’s 'Deephaven', 'A White Heron', and 'The Country of Pointed Firs', as well as Morrison’s 'Song of Solomon', 'Tar Baby', and 'Beloved'.
- Q: What insights does Mobley offer in her study? A: Mobley offers new insights into the works of Jewett and Morrison, emphasizing the role of narrative as a catalyst for cultural and social change.