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Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston, The Most Prominent And Prolific Black Female Writer Of The 1920's 1930's And 1940's, Was Born On January 7, 1891.

A Harlem Renaissance Veteran And Folklorist, Hurstons's Literary Themes Centered Around Common People Trying To Make It Through Everyday Situations.

Her Numerous Works Include: Johnah's Gourd Vine (1934), Mules And Men (1935), Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) Moses, Man Of The Moutain (1939) And Seraph On The Suwanee (1948). In 1942 Hurston Published Dust Tracks On The Road, Her Autobiography,

Hurston Died In Fort Pierce, Florida, In 1960. At The Time Of her Death, She Was On Welfare.

"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.

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Posted By: Hugh Gaddy
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 at 10:14PM
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Thanks for posting on this writer, because honestly I've never read any of her books nor did I even know that she was an African American woman. After I drop my child to school this morning, I'll stop in the library to look up one of the titles you referenced in this blog. Thanks for the information and please keep posting!
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 6:24AM
Jen Fad

Jen, THANK YOU, For continuing to read the posts!! "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is probably the Best-known of her works. Happy New Year!!!
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 9:52AM
Hugh Gaddy

Happy New Year to you as well Brother Gaddy. I'm actually typing from the library computer and I will look up the title you just referenced. Thanks again and I will continue to read your blogs, because I appreciate what you are doing.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 at 10:11AM
Jen Fad