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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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Zora Neale Hurston: Roots of Resilience

This chapter reflects on the personal and generational influences of Zora Neale Hurston's legacy on an aspiring writer. It explores the connections to family, particularly the speaker's great grandmother, and highlights the impact of storytelling within their upbringing. The discussion also illuminates Hurston's childhood experiences and the community dynamics that shaped her identity as a literary figure.

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