675 Zora Neale Hurston (with Cheryl Hopson) | Jack Kerouac's Newly Discovered Writings
The History of Literature
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The Roots of Zora Neale Hurston's Literary Genius
This chapter explores Zora Neale Hurston's formative years, focusing on the significant influence of her family and community on her writing journey. It highlights her mother's homeschooling and her father's encouragement, as well as the recognition and support from teachers and patrons that shaped her early literary talent.
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