In each of her five novels, Gloria Naylor invites the reader to
join her characters in their journeys to move beyond established
boundaries and embrace an increasingly diverse society. With lucid
analyses of each work, this Critical Companion helps readers
comprehend how Naylor successfully links the trials of her African
American characters to the struggles of human beings at variance
with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Insights into Naylor's own
struggles and successes are provided in a richly drawn biographical
chapter, which incorporates fresh materials from a recent interview
conducted for this book. Naylor's place within the larger framework
of the African American narrative traditions is considered as
well.
Beginning with a full chapter on Naylor's debut success "The
Women of Brewster Place" (1982), the literary components of each
novel are examined: "Linden Hills" (1985) "Mama Day" (1988),
"Bailey's Cafe" (1992), and "The Men of Brewster Place" (1998). In
addition to a comprehensive plot synopsis, character portraits, and
thematic discussions given for each, all works are carefully
related to their historical contexts. By understanding the extent
to which seminal events, such as the Great Migration and the
ushering in of the Civil Rights Movement, serve as the background
for Naylor's works, readers can better appreciate them. Throughout
the text, particularly in the alternate critical readings provided,
all terms and concepts are clearly explained for the student and
the general reader. A select bibliography cites biographical
sources, interviews, reviews, criticism, and related works of
interest.
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