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Discover the dynamic relationship between two legendary figures in literature, Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, in this compelling 304-page book. Chronicling their journey during the Harlem Renaissance, this book offers readers a glimpse into the extraordinary lives of these influential authors. From their heartfelt correspondence to their collaborative efforts in creating the play 'Mule Bone,' Hurston and Hughes were not just contemporaries but also advocates for the common people, whose contributions shaped African American literature. With captivating stories and behind-the-scenes insights, Yuval Taylor meticulously explores the complexities of their partnership, including the tensions that eventually led to their dramatic fallout. This brand new edition published by W W Norton & Company in 2019 is a must-have for literature enthusiasts, students of the Harlem Renaissance, and those interested in the intricate interplay of friendship and ambition in artistic circles. Don't miss the chance to own this enlightening book that sheds light on the legacies of Hurston and Hughes, two icons whose works continue to inspire generations. Please note that shipping for this item is free. Expect delivery within 6 weeks after placing your order. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393243918
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
They were best friends. They were collaborators, literary gadflies, and champions of the common people. They were the leading lights of the Harlem Renaissance. Zora Neale Hurston, the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Langston Hughes, the author of śThe Negro Speaks of Riversť and śLet America Be America Again,ť first met in 1925, at a great gathering of black and white literati, and they fascinated each other. They traveled together in Hurston's dilapidated car through the rural South collecting folklore, worked on the play Mule Bone, and wrote scores of loving letters. They even had the same patron: Charlotte Osgood Mason, a wealthy white woman who insisted on being called śGodmother.ť
Paying them lavishly while trying to control their work, Mason may have been the spark for their bitter and passionate falling-out. Was the split inevitable when Hughes decided to be financially independent of his patron? Was Hurston jealous of the young woman employed as their typist? Or was the rupture over the authorship of Mule Bone? Yuval Taylor answers these questions while illuminating Hurston's and Hughes's lives, work, competitiveness, and ambition, uncovering little-known details.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393243918
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
They were best friends. They were collaborators, literary gadflies, and champions of the common people. They were the leading lights of the Harlem Renaissance. Zora Neale Hurston, the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Langston Hughes, the author of śThe Negro Speaks of Riversť and śLet America Be America Again,ť first met in 1925, at a great gathering of black and white literati, and they fascinated each other. They traveled together in Hurston's dilapidated car through the rural South collecting folklore, worked on the play Mule Bone, and wrote scores of loving letters. They even had the same patron: Charlotte Osgood Mason, a wealthy white woman who insisted on being called śGodmother.ť
Paying them lavishly while trying to control their work, Mason may have been the spark for their bitter and passionate falling-out. Was the split inevitable when Hughes decided to be financially independent of his patron? Was Hurston jealous of the young woman employed as their typist? Or was the rupture over the authorship of Mule Bone? Yuval Taylor answers these questions while illuminating Hurston's and Hughes's lives, work, competitiveness, and ambition, uncovering little-known details.