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A SEMINAL WORK OF 20TH-CENTURY LITERATURE
Zora Neale Hurston's masterpiece, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', is a literary tour de force that keeps readers on their toes with its unpredictable twists and turns. Hailed by literary giants such as Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, this novel blends wit, academic rigour, and raw emotion in a truly captivating narrative.
The tale follows Janie, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when her grandmother hastily marries her off to an older, landowning gentleman after catching her in a passionate embrace with the ne'er-do-well Johnny Taylor. Janie's journey through two suffocating marriages ultimately leads her to a man who offers not material wealth, but the promise of growth and self-discovery symbolised by a simple packet of flower seeds.
This essential American classic, featuring an introduction by acclaimed author Zadie Smith, continues to enthral and inspire readers with its exploration of love, identity, and the human spirit.
Book ISBN: | 9780860685241 |
Book Author: | Zora Neale Hurston |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 126 x 196 x 19 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 1986-01-23 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 206g |
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