Provides a catalogue of some of the most important themes, characters, and places in Morrison's work. Includes essays on each of her literary works as well as a section addressing various approaches to her work. Arranged alphabetically, entries vary in length, with novels and major themes receiving more detailed coverage than characters, places, and minor themes. Each entry includes sources for further reading and research. Also includes a selected bibliography. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)