“What’s the World For If You Can’t Make It Up?”: Making and Remaking Morrison’s Jazz

Authors

Shaun Clarkson

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2011

Abstract

A literary criticism of the book "Jazz," by Toni Morrison is presented. It examines the writing style of Morrison which focuses on the incorporation of jazz music in her story. It explores the relationship between music and language which has been considered by Morrison as collaborative forms of art. A overview of the story is also provided.

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Recommended Citation

Clarkson, S. (2011). “What’s the World For If You Can’t Make It Up?”: Making and Remaking Morrison’s Jazz. Jostes: The Journal of South Texas English Studies, 2(2), 1-13.

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Volume

2

Issue

2

First Page

1

Last Page

13

ISSN

2153-778X