Problem: Postmodernism ushered in a critical view of fiction as separate from the author. For that reason, postmodern critics often do not discuss the author when analyzing a novel. But there are good reasons to discuss an author's life and their contribution to the literary canon. Which of these is a strong reason for discussing the author in relation to the work?
A. The personal is political.
B. Representation is important in a discussion of fiction and contemporary readership.
C. Toni Morrison discussed her thoughts on themes she later used in Beloved. Her insights may be helpful in understanding the text.
D. All of the above.