424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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Afterword
Afterword In the afterword to Their Eyes Were Watching God, Henry Louis Gates Jr. reflects on the literary legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, whose profound influence was not fully appreciated during her lifetime. A graduate of Barnard College, Hurston authored several works, including Jonah's Gourd Vine, Mules and Men, and Seraph on the Suwanee, but her refusal to conform to the expectations of mainstream literature contributed to her marginalization. Hurston's complex identity, resisting simple labels such as…-
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About the Author
About the Author Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a groundbreaking writer, anthropologist, and folklorist whose work significantly impacted both American literature and cultural studies. Throughout her career, Hurston explored the intricacies of African American life and culture, combining both fictional narratives and factual anthropological studies. She is best known for her profound exploration of Black identity, particularly in her acclaimed works such as Jonah's Gourd Vine, Mules and Men, Seraph…-
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Epilogue
Epilogue opens with a vivid image of a man laboring under the soft glow of dawn, tirelessly working across a desolate, empty plain. Armed with a two-handled digging tool, he strikes the ground with great force, causing sparks to fly and igniting the stones buried within the earth. As the man works, figures can be seen moving behind him, their mechanical and monotonous pace giving off an eerie sense of detachment. These figures wander aimlessly, some actively searching for bones while others simply move…-
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