Zora Neale Hurston Boeken

The book features Zora Neale Hurston's groundbreaking discovery of one of the last surviving captives from the final slave ship to the U.S., made approximately 60 years post-abolition. As a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston conducted interviews with the survivor, which faced challenges in publication during the 1930s. This reprint includes her original article from 1927, marking her first published work, and provides a vital historical account that was later included in the 2018 release, Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo."

Zora Neale Hurston delves into the conflict between physical prowess and moral integrity in this compelling short story. Set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, it showcases the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of pride and jealousy. The narrative captures the essence of its characters' struggles, highlighting their strengths and vulnerabilities in a vivid, engaging manner.

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Set in African-American communities post-Civil War, these thought-provoking short stories explore themes of love, conflict, and resilience. Zora Neale Hurston, a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, delves into the complexities of her characters' lives, highlighting their struggles and triumphs. Through rich storytelling, she captures the essence of the cultural and social dynamics of the time, offering readers a powerful glimpse into the human experience within these vibrant communities.

In the first middle grade offering from Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi, young readers are introduced to the remarkable and true-life story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic human trade, in an adaptation of the internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed Barracoon. This is the life story of Cudjo Lewis, as told by himself. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America to be enslaved, eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis was then the only person alive to tell the story of his capture and bondage--fifty years after the Atlantic human trade was outlawed in the United States. Cudjo shared his firsthand account with legendary folklorist, anthropologist, and writer Zora Neale Hurston. Adapted with care and delivered with age-appropriate historical context by award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi, Cudjo's incredible story is now available for young readers and emerging scholars. With powerful illustrations by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson, this poignant work is an invaluable contribution to our shared history and culture.

This collection showcases a diverse array of essays, fiction, journalism, folklore, and autobiography, capturing the essence of a prominent figure from the Harlem Renaissance. It highlights the writer's significant contributions and rich legacy, offering readers insights into their life and the cultural context of the era. Through various genres, the work reflects on themes of identity, resilience, and the African American experience, making it a vital resource for understanding this influential literary movement.

A collection of short stories, most of which appeared in literary magazines during the author's lifetime, along with previously unpublished works, spans the career of one of the century's foremost African American writers.

When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this book offers students what they need to succeed. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz, and essay topics. It is suitable for late-night studying and paper writing.

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X.

Short enough to be read in a single sitting, this book is one of those gorgeous, much too fleeting things...Brimming with observational detail from a man whose life spanned continents and eras, the story is at times devastating, but Hurston's success in bringing it to light is a marvel. NPR