Zora Neale Hurston was an American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker during the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is considered a classic of American literature and African American women's writing.
Hurston's writing incorporates African American dialect and folklore, creating authentic voices and celebrating Black culture. Her prose is lyrical and vibrant, combining anthropological insight with literary artistry.
"Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me."
"If you are silent about your pain, they'll kill you and say you enjoyed it."
"There are years that ask questions and years that answer."
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