Zora Neale Hurston, an iconic women figure in American Literature. She was a writer and folklorist. Zora was born January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama. She was an amanuensis to novelist Famnie Hurst. Zora received her education from Harvard University and Morgan State University. In 1934 she published her first novel “Jonah's Gourd Vine” according to britannica.com. It was well received by critics for its depiction of African Americans' life uncluttered by stock figures.
Zora Neale Hurston made significant contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. Her stunning works, like “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Explore the encounters of Black Women and celebrated African American Folklore. Hurston's impact extends beyond literature; it widens to the …show more content…
She traveled to both Haiti and Jamaica to examine the religions of the American diaspora. Her findings were also included in several newspapers throughout the U.S.A. Hurston frequently incorporated her research into her fictional writing. As a literalist, Hurston started publishing short stories as early as 1920. However, her work was ignored by the mainstream literary audience for years. However, she gained a following among African Americans. In 1935, she published Mules and Men. She later collaborated with Langston Hughes to create the play, Mule Bone. She produced three books between 1934 and 1939. One of her most known works was Their Eyes Were Watching God. In contrast, Hurston was not only a writer, she was strongly dedicated to educating others about the arts. In 1934, according to womenhistory.org, she established a school of dramatic techniques at Bethune College. Several years later, Zora worked as a drama teacher at the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham. Although Hurston eventually gained recognition and praise for her works, she was often underpaid. Therefore, she remained in debt and poverty. After years of writing, Hurston had to enter the St. Lucie County Welfare Home as she was unable to take care of herself. Hurston died of heart disease on January 28,
Zora Neale Hurston made significant contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. Her stunning works, like “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Explore the encounters of Black Women and celebrated African American Folklore. Hurston's impact extends beyond literature; it widens to the …show more content…
She traveled to both Haiti and Jamaica to examine the religions of the American diaspora. Her findings were also included in several newspapers throughout the U.S.A. Hurston frequently incorporated her research into her fictional writing. As a literalist, Hurston started publishing short stories as early as 1920. However, her work was ignored by the mainstream literary audience for years. However, she gained a following among African Americans. In 1935, she published Mules and Men. She later collaborated with Langston Hughes to create the play, Mule Bone. She produced three books between 1934 and 1939. One of her most known works was Their Eyes Were Watching God. In contrast, Hurston was not only a writer, she was strongly dedicated to educating others about the arts. In 1934, according to womenhistory.org, she established a school of dramatic techniques at Bethune College. Several years later, Zora worked as a drama teacher at the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham. Although Hurston eventually gained recognition and praise for her works, she was often underpaid. Therefore, she remained in debt and poverty. After years of writing, Hurston had to enter the St. Lucie County Welfare Home as she was unable to take care of herself. Hurston died of heart disease on January 28,