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These volumes reveal the early foundations of Zora Neale Hurston’s literary career, documenting her extensive fieldwork in Florida. They include a folktale about a monstrous alligator, transcriptions of folk and work songs, recordings of children’s games, and a rare interview where Hurston discusses her own learning of singing gambling and work songs. The material illustrates her deep engagement with African‑American Florida folklore and her methodological contributions to the Federal Writers’ Project.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Zora Neale Hurston
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