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Deborah G. Plant

    Of Greed and Glory
    Barracoon
    Zora Neale Hurston
    • Zora Neale Hurston

      A Biography of the Spirit

      • 262 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on the life and spirituality of Zora Neale Hurston, this biography explores her significant contributions to literature and her role in the Harlem Renaissance. It delves into her multifaceted identity as a writer, philosopher, and influential African American figure, providing a comprehensive view of her impact on literature and culture. Through an examination of her works and personal beliefs, the author aims to present a richer understanding of Hurston's legacy and the spirit that drove her creativity.

      Zora Neale Hurston
    • Barracoon

      • 171 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.2(2492)Add rating

      Short enough to be read in a single sitting, this book is one of those gorgeous, much too fleeting things...Brimming with observational detail from a man whose life spanned continents and eras, the story is at times devastating, but Hurston's success in bringing it to light is a marvel. NPR

      Barracoon