ABOUT THE BOOK
Fractured Selves: Identity Crisis and Trauma in the Novels of Toni Morrison is a profound literary exploration of how one of America’s most celebrated writers unveils the psychological and cultural complexities of Black identity. From The Bluest Eye to God Help the Child, this scholarly volume unpacks Morrison’s portrayal of fractured selfhood, memory, racial trauma, and generational scars. By weaving together theories of psychoanalysis, intersectionality, and postcolonial thought, the book reveals how Morrison crafts identity as an ever-evolving struggle for visibility, healing, and voice.
Rich in critical depth and written with clarity, this volume is an essential resource for scholars, educators, and readers of African American literature, trauma studies, and feminist theory. It also offers comparative insights with Morrison’s literary peers and global voices, making it a powerful contribution to discussions around race, identity, and historical memory in world literature. A glossary, timeline, and curated bibliography ensure accessibility for advanced students and academic readers alike. Morrison’s fiction is not just literature,it is therapy, memory, and resistance. This book honors that legacy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Geetanjali Tiwari is a Professor at DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, in the Department of English. She is an alumnus of PPN College Kanpur and has completed her M.Phil and Ph.D from Meerut University. She has experience of teaching students belonging to rural and urban background in humanities. She has gotten her papers published in various National and International Journals.
| DETAILS | |
| AUTHOR'S NAME | Geetanjali Tiwari |
| ISBN | 978-93-88688-29-1 |
| EDITION | 2025 |
| LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
| BINDING | HB |
| SIZE | DEMY |
| PAGES | 160 |
| PUBLISHER | ADHYAYA PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS |