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Rhythm and Folklore: The Story of Zora Neale Hurston
160 pp.
| Morgan |
June, 2008 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59935-067-7$27.95
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YAWorld Writers series.
Hurston's complicated life is represented as both a product of and a response to familial struggles, racial discrimination, and national movements. Sapet makes thoughtful use of Hurston's own words and provides historic background to shape this portrait of the writer and folklorist. Ill-considered design elements, including the blurry cover photo and dense layout, are unfortunate distractions. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.