Monday, April 4, 2011

Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston:

  1. She was an anthropologist, writer, and folklorist.
  2. She lived from 1891 to 1960 and was born in Notasulga, Alabama.
  1. She was raised in Eatonville, Florida; the 'first incorporated all-black town.'
  1. She collected folklores from Jamaica, Haiti, Bermuda, and Honduras.
  1. Her most famous publication is Their  Eyes Were Watching God.
  1. She died without much attention from her readers and public.
  1. Many of her stories were put into a two-volume composition after her death.
  2. She also wrote short stories, plays, journal articles, and an autobiography.
  1. Some of her characters and literary works created controversy within the black community.
  1. Hurston can be credited for influencing writers Ralph Ellison, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison.

Works Cited:
"Zora Neale Hurston." Microsoft® Student 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008.
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  1. Mrs. ZurkowskiApril 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    AWESOME 4th quarter blog, Jess! Wow, you have gone above and beyond the basic requirements and your outgoing personality really shines through. I really like your blog about a trip that would change your life, because family is so important in today's world. All of your posts are thorough and interesting!
    150/150 A+

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