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675 Zora Neale Hurston (with Cheryl Hopson) | Jack Kerouac's Newly Discovered Writings

The History of Literature

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Exploring Early Influences and Achievements in Harlem Renaissance

This chapter examines the early academic and social experiences of a notable figure, focusing on her studies with anthropologist Franz Boas and her relationships with Black writers during the Harlem Renaissance. It also discusses the influence of white patrons on her career and whether her early works solidified her reputation or labeled her simply as a potential scholar.

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