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Zora Neale Hurston: A Biography of the Spirit
Deborah G. Plant’s biography zeroes in on the spiritual currents that shaped Zora Neale Hurston’s life and work—something most biographies barely touch. Hurston’s blend of folk religion, Christianity, and mysticism was more than background noise; it was the force behind her creativity and fierce independence. This book reveals a side of Hurston that’s as complex and compelling as her writing.
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