Readers Guides to Essential Critic Alice Walker: The Color Purple Book 33 (Hardcover)

Since its publication in 1982 The Color Purple has polarized critics and generated controversy while delighting many readers around the world. Rachel Lister offers a clear stimulating and wide-ranging exploration of the critical history of Alice Walker s best-selling novel from contemporary reviews through to twenty-first-century readings. This Reader s Guide: - Opens with an overview of Walker s work - Provides a detailed consideration of the conception and reception of The Color Purple - Examines coverage of key critical issues and debates such as Walker s use of generic conventions linguistic and narrative strategies race class gender and sexual politics - Covers the reception and cultural impact of cinematic and musical adaptations including Steven Spielberg s 1985 film and the recent Broadway production Lively and insightful this is an indispensable volume for anyone studying or simply interested in Alice Walker and her most famous work.