Paradise Reconsidered
Justine Tally
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Paradise Reconsidered
Published
August 1, 1999
Publisher
Lit Verlag
Pages
108
ISBN-13
9783825842048
ISBN-10
3825842045
Description
"In this first book-length study of Paradise, Justine Tally securely links the work to Morrison's entire oeuvre and effectively argues that while all of the novels of the trilogy are deeply analytical of the relationship of memory, story and history, the focus of this latest novel is the role of memory and story in the production of historical narrative: memory is fickle, story is unreliable, and history is subject to manipulation. A master narrative of the past is again dictated by the dominant discourse, but this time the control exerted is black and male, not white and male. Though this stranglehold threatens to deaden life and put the future on hold, Morrison's narrative disruptions challenge the very nature of this "paradise" on earth." "With these considerations, "Paradise" Reconsidered locates the author at the center of the on-going literary and cultural debates of the late 20th century: the post-modern discussion of history, particularly Afro-centrist history, the production of knowledge, the class divisions that are shattering the black community, and questions of "race" and essentialism. What does it mean to be "black"? And who is the white girl anyway?"--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paradise Reconsidered?
This edition of Paradise Reconsidered has approximately 108 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Paradise Reconsidered?
For most readers, Paradise Reconsidered typically takes between 2h 15m and 1h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,000 words
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What is the word count of Paradise Reconsidered?
The estimated word count for Paradise Reconsidered is approximately 27,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Paradise Reconsidered?
Paradise Reconsidered was written by Justine Tally.
When was Paradise Reconsidered published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 1, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.