The Eatonville anthology by Zora Neale Hurston
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"The Eatonville Anthology" by Zora Neale Hurston is a collection of vignettes written during the early 20th century. Through a series of character sketches and brief stories, the book explores the lives, joys, and struggles of the African American community in Eatonville, Florida, which was one of the first all-Black towns to be incorporated in the United States. The anthology captures the rich culture, social dynamics, and everyday experiences of its inhabitants,
providing a vibrant glimpse into their world. The book presents a series of short narratives, each depicting distinct characters such as Mrs. Tony Roberts, the perennial beggar; Jim Merchant, who finds humor in his wife's quirks; and the witty gossip regarding Daisy Taylor, the town vamp who flirts with married men. Other anecdotes showcase the quirky tales of Old Man Anderson, who has never seen a train, and the amusing escapades of Coon Taylor, who playfully steals melons yet eludes catch. Through a blend of humor, social commentary, and poignant observations, Hurston effectively illustrates the complexity and resilience of life in Eatonville, while celebrating African American culture and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hurston, Zora Neale, 1891-1960 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Eatonville anthology |
| Original Publication | United States: Negro University Press, 1926, reprint 1969. |
| Contents | I. The pleading woman -- II. Turpentine love -- III. ["Becky Moore...."] -- IV. Tippy -- V. The way of a man with a train -- VI. Coon Taylor -- VII. Village fiction -- VIII. ["Sewell...."] -- IX. ["Mrs. Clarke...."] -- X. ["Mrs. McDuffy...."] -- XI. Double-shuffle -- XII. The head of the nail -- XIII. Pants and Cal'line -- XIV. ["Once 'way back yonder...."] |
| Credits | Steve Mattern |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75183 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75183-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 563 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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