The foundational, classic anthology that revived interest in the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God-- one of the greatest writers of our time--and made her work widely available for a new generation of readers (Toni Morrison). -- The New York Times.
Through Hurston, the soul of the black South gained one of its most articulate interpreters.
A testament to the power and breadth of Hurston\'s oeuvre, this edition--newly reissued for the Feminist Press\'s fiftieth anniversary--features a new preface by Walker.
And Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive established Hurston as an intellectual leader for future generations of black writers.
I Love Myself When I Am Laughing...
Her work fell into obscurity until the 1970s, When Alice Walker rediscovered Hurston\'s unmarked grave and anthologized her writing in this groundbreaking collection for the Feminist Press.
During her lifetime, Zora Neale Hurston was praised for her writing but condemned for her independence and audacity.
The foundational, classic anthology that revived interest in the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God-- one of the greatest writers of our time--and made her work widely available for a new generation of readers (Toni Morrison)