hurston, zora neale

Describes the life and work of the prolific African-American author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.

In the summer of 1928, Lilly Belle Turner of Smyrna, Tennessee, participates in a young author's writing program, taught by Zora Neale Hurston and hosted by A'Lelia Walker in her Harlem teahouse at the height of the Harlem Renaissance.

A critical analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God"; includes biographical notes about Hurston, thematic and structural analysis, a list of characters, excerpts of critical essays, and an index of themes and ideas from the book.

Presents a biographical profile of African-American writer and storyteller Zora Neale Hurston, discussing her early life and education, her inspiration and writing style, and the renewed interest in her work due to the efforts of Alice Walker.

Explores Zora Neale Hurston's, Their eyes were watching God, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

An autobiography of early twentieth-century American novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston that describes her rise from poverty in the rural South to prominence among the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance.

Contains twelve essays in which various authors provide critical analyses of the works of American folklorist and author Zora Neale Hurston, and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom, a chronology,and a bibliography.

Profiles twentieth-century African-American novelist Zora Neale Hurston, presenting a biography, three critical essays, a chronology, and primary and secondary bibliographies.

A selection of writings on the culture and traditions of African-Americans, discussing folklore, religion, and the author's personal experiences.

Provides insight into the life of Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston through a collection of over five hundred letters she wrote to literary friends, authors, publishers, colleagues, and others, between 1918 and 1959, the year before her death.