List of Books by Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and folklorist, is best known for her book Their Eyes Were Watching God. Other classics include the acclaimed short story Sweat. She was deemed "one of the greatest writers of our time" by the novelist Toni Morrison. With the publication of Lies and Other Tall Tales, The Skull Talks Back, and What's the Hurry, Fox? new readers will be introduced to her extraordinary legacy.

All Books By Zora Neale Hurston

Shop all the books by Zora Neale Hurston at Barnes & Noble. The American author is known for writing about the African American experience, Caribbean folklore and for playing a central role in the Harlem Renaissance, a time when African American art and culture flourished. Zora Neale Hurston's most famous book, Their Eyes Were Watching God, a beautiful, haunting story follows a woman's search for love, independence and, ultimately, self-discovery, has become a classic in American literature. Although the author is best-known for her novels, her body of work also includes poetry, prose and short stories like Sweat, which is an early feminist story that reflects on gender roles and power dynamics in marriage. Zora Neale Hurston's writing like her book, Mules and Men, celebrates African American culture and traditions. Not only was Hurston a renowned author but she was a respected anthropologist and filmmaker. Her rich and humorous autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road, is a personal story in which Hurston reflects on her life experiences. Zora Neale Hurston's books continue to captivate readers. Her other powerful novels include Jonah's Gourd Vine, Moses, Man of the Mountain and Seraph on the Suwanee. Are you reading Zora Neale Hurston's popular book, Their Eyes Were Watching God, for a class assignment? Check out Their Eyes Were Watching God SparkNotes Literature Guide to gain additional insights into Zora Neale Hurston's masterpiece.