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Mules and Men

Mules and Men

EssaysFolklore
Pages
368
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the vibrant world of Zora Neale Hurston's "Mules and Men," a remarkable collection of African American folklore. Hurston, a renowned storyteller and anthropologist, gathered these tales, songs, sermons, and superstitions directly from the communities she grew up in. This book offers an intimate glimpse into the social fabric and oral history of the South, preserving the humor, wisdom, and unique heritage of African Americans.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveThought-ProvokingAtmospheric

Genres

Essays Folklore History Music Sociology

About the author

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Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891  – January 28, 1960) was an American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker. She portrayed racial struggles in the early-1900s American South and published research on hoodoo. The most popular of her four novels is Their Eyes Were Watching God, published in 1937. She also wrote more than 50 short stories, plays, and essays. [source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zora_Neale_Hurston)