Zora Neale Hurston : Folklore, Memoirs, and Other Writings : Mules and Men, Tell My Horse, Dust Tracks on a Road, Selected Articles (The Library of America, 75)
Zora Neale Hurston's collection brings together her seminal folklore studies, travel memoirs, and personal reflections. From the conjure tales of the South in Mules and Men to the mystical rites of Haiti in Tell My Horse, and her candid autobiography Dust Tracks on a Road, these works illuminate Black folklore and identity. Selected articles round out her insightful legacy.
About This Book
This volume gathers Zora Neale Hurston's key works on folklore, memoirs, and selected articles, showcasing her role as a pioneering anthropologist and writer.
Included is Mules and Men, her lively account of hoodoo and folk tales gathered in the American South, reflecting the richness of oral traditions.
Tell My Horse documents her travels to Jamaica and Haiti, delving into spiritual practices and cultural customs with keen observation.
Dust Tracks on a Road offers an intimate autobiography, tracing Hurston's path from Eatonville to literary prominence.
The collection also features selected articles that highlight her diverse contributions to literature and cultural studies.
Published as part of The Library of America series, it preserves these writings for enduring appreciation.
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