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Zora Neale Hurston: A Literary Biography by Robert E. Hemenway, published in 1977, chronicles the rich life of Zora Neale Hurston, a multifaceted writer, folklorist, and anthropologist who thrived during the Harlem Renaissance. Despite facing intense criticism and enduring personal hardships, Hurston created groundbreaking works including Their Eyes Were Watching God and Seraph on the Suwanee, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature. The book discusses Hurston experiencing severe personal and professional challenges that include allegations of misconduct that affected her later years.