"Makes a valuable contribution to the ever-widening field of Morrison studies by exploring the intricacies of Morrison\'s African references, giving critics the ability to make more informed readings of the novels."-- Canadian Review of American Studies "A study of African cosmology and epistemology in Morrison\'s writings that draws on the academic author\'s experience in the Kongo and Yoruba traditions."-- Chronicle Review "Addresses a real need: a scholarly and rit. "Makes a valuable contribution to the ever-widening field of Morrison studies by exploring the intricacies of Morrison\'s African references, giving critics the ability to make more informed readings of the novels."-- Canadian Review of American Studies "A study of African cosmology and epistemology in Morrison\'s writings that draws on the academic author\'s experience in the Kongo and Yoruba traditions."-- Chronicle Review "Addresses a real need: a scholarly and rit