Toni Morrison's the Bluest Eye (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations (Hardcover))

Presents the story of Pecola Breedlove, a young black girl who prays for her eyes to turn blue so that she will be as beautiful as all the blond, blue-eyed children in America. This book also presents a collection of critical essays and an introduction that offers insight into this novel that tackles the crucial themes of race and identity.