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Zora Neale Hurston

    7 januari 1891 – 28 januari 1960

    Zora Neale Hurston was een Amerikaanse folkloriste en auteur die uitgroeide tot een vooraanstaande figuur van de Harlemse literaire renaissance. Met haar schrijven documenteerde ze Afro-Amerikaanse folklore en gebruikte ze etnografische methoden om leven en cultuur weer te geven. Haar werk wordt gevierd om haar unieke stem en diepgaande inzichten in de Afro-Amerikaanse ervaring. Hurston richtte zich op authenticiteit en dook vaak in geheime genootschappen en rituelen om een echt cultureel tapijt vast te leggen.

    Zora Neale Hurston
    You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays
    Barracoon
    Magnolia Flower
    The complete stories
    I Love Myself When I Am Laughing... and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader
    Zora Neale Hurston: Novels & Stories (Loa #74): Jonah's Gourd Vine / Their Eyes Were Watching God / Moses, Man of the Mountain /
    • 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.

      I Love Myself When I Am Laughing... and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader
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    • The complete stories

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

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of short stories, most of which appeared in literary magazines during the author's lifetime, along with previously unpublished works, spans the career of one of the century's foremost African American writers.

      The complete stories
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    • Magnolia Flower

      • 40bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      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.

      Magnolia Flower
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    • Barracoon

      • 171bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      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

      Barracoon
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    • 'One of the greatest writers of our time.' Toni Morrison'You Don't Know Us Negroes adds immeasurably to our understanding of Hurston ... her words make it impossible for readers to consider her anything but one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century.' The New York Times Book Review

      You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays
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    • Based on acclaimed author Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica—where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer during her visits in the 1930s—Tell My Horse is a fascinating firsthand account of the mysteries of Voodoo. An invaluable resource and remarkable guide to Voodoo practices, rituals, and beliefs, it is a travelogue into a dark, mystical world that offers a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies, customs, and superstitions.

      Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica
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    • From 'one of the greatest writers of our time' (Toni Morrison) - the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God and Barracoon - a collection of remarkable short stories from the Harlem Renaissance With a foreword by Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage

      Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick
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    • Their Eyes Were Watching God

      A Novel - P.S. Insights, Interviews & More

      • 264bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      One of the most important works of twentieth-century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic, "Their Eyes Were Watching God," is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford, and her evolving selfhood through three marriages and a life marked by poverty, trials, and purpose. A true literary wonder, Hurston's masterwork remains as relevant and affecting today as when it was first published -- perhaps the most widely read and highly regarded novel in the entire canon of African American literature.

      Their Eyes Were Watching God
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    • Moses, Man of the Mountain

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      In this 1939 novel based on the familiar story of the Exodus, Zora Neale Hurston blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black folklore and song to create a compelling allegory of power, redemption, and faith. Narrated in a mixture of biblical rhetoric, black dialect, and colloquial English, Hurston traces Moses' life from the day he Is launched into the Nile river in a reed basket, to his development as a great magician, to his transformation into the heroic rebel leader, the Great Emancipator. From his dramatic confrontations with Pharaoh to his fragile negotiations with the wary Hebrews, this very human story is told with great humor, passion, and psychological insight--the hallmarks of Hurston as a writer and champion of black culture.

      Moses, Man of the Mountain
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    • The Life of Herod the Great

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      This final novel by the acclaimed author explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a rich backdrop, it delves into the struggles and triumphs of its characters, offering profound insights into their lives and the societal challenges they face. With a unique narrative style and emotional depth, the story captures the essence of the author's literary voice, providing readers with a poignant and thought-provoking experience.

      The Life of Herod the Great