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Zora Neale Hurston vs. Langston Hughes: The Pleasures & Perils of Working With Friends

Our Ancestors Were Messy

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Fractured Friendships: The Fallout of a Literary Collaboration

This chapter delves into the escalating tensions between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes following their contentious collaboration on a play. Their relationship deteriorates after a public accusation of theft at a celebratory party, exposing the rifts within their artistic community.

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