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Zora Neale Hurston

A concise guide to Zora Neale Hurston's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a novelist and playwright whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include Their Eyes Were Watching God. Key themes include Black Southern life and folklore, women's autonomy, and love, voice, and self-realization.

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Begin with Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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