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The Eatonville Anthology

Zora Neale Hurston
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The Eatonville Anthology

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1926

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Zora Neale Hurston

The Eatonville Anthology

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1926
Book Details
Pages

9

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1926

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

35 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston is celebrated for its rich portrayal of African American life in early 20th-century Eatonville, Florida. Critiques highlight Hurston's vivid storytelling and cultural authenticity. However, some feel the episodic structure can lack cohesion. Overall, it's a valuable literary piece that offers deep cultural insights and engaging narratives.

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Who Should Read The Eatonville Anthology?

Readers who appreciate rich cultural narratives and historical contexts will enjoy The Eatonville Anthology by Zora Neale Hurston. Fans of Hurston's own Their Eyes Were Watching God or Alice Walker's The Color Purple will find its vivid portrayal of African American life in early 20th-century Florida particularly captivating.

3.7

35 ratings

51%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

9

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1926

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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