Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was an American anthropologist, historian and novelist.

Also recorded as Zora N. Hurston; Zora Neale Hurston.

Overview

Born at Notasulga in 1891, died at Fort Pierce in 1960.

In detail

Zora Neale Hurston studied at Howard University, Columbia University and Barnard College. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance. Fannie Hurst, Franz Boas and Ruth Benedict are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Zora Neale Hurston House.

Works named in the authority record are Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Work by Zora Neale Hurston is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Women's Hall of Fame, Florida Women's Hall of Fame and Florida Artists Hall of Fame.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Zora Neale Hurston”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q220480: Zora Neale Hurston

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