Articles
- Christian, B. (1997). Beloved, She's Ours. Narrative, 5(1), 36-49.
Discusses the narrative qualities of Toni Morrison's writing focusing on Beloved. - Dizard, R. (2010). Toni Morrison, the Slave Narratives, and Modernism. Massachusetts Review, 51(2), 389-405.Presents a literary criticism of the novels "Beloved" "Jazz" and "Tar Baby" by Toni Morrison. Particular focus is given to the influence of the slave narratives of former slaves Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, and John P. Parker on Morrison's work. Morrison's focus on African American idioms, lifestyle, and folklore are also discussed.
- Wardi, A.J. (2010). A Laying on of Hands: Toni Morrison and the Materiality of "Love". MELUS, 30(3), 282-301.This critical analysis presents a criticism of the books of Toni Morrison, including "Jazz," "Beloved," and "Paradise." It outlines the characters and the symbolic significance of these characters. It cites the scope and significance and the narrative style of the author's literary works. It explores the important role of love for healing the wounded heart of humanity.
