Novels and Stories by Zora Neale Hurston

Novels and Stories by Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston

1891-1960

Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, was born in Alabama but grew up in Eatonville, Florida, an all-black town. She experienced racial segregation for the first time when attending boarding school in Jacksonville. Hurston's talent and passion for writing emerged during her time at Howard University, where she published her first short story. She later moved to New York and became an integral part of the Harlem Renaissance, receiving recognition for her work and earning a scholarship to Barnard College. Hurston's interests expanded to anthropology, leading her to conduct research in the southern United States and the Bahamas, collecting folklore material. She faced personal and professional challenges, including false accusations that tarnished her reputation. Despite setbacks, Hurston continued to write and publish, working various jobs to support herself. She made important contributions to literature and received accolades throughout her career. Hurston's papers are preserved in the library at the University of Florida.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1995

Novels and Stories. New York; Library of America, 1995.

AL Book Collection

Hurston, Zora Neale, “Novels and Stories by Zora Neale Hurston,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8471.