Zora Neale Hurston- "Sweat"

An American author who became an important member of the Harlem Renaissance.  Despite her great literary prowess, she died in virtual poverty and was nearly forgotten.  Explore some of her life and history through the following links and videos.  Enjoy the discovery!

A link to her official site: http://zoranealehurston.com/

 A brief video biography of Hurston:

 Another link to a biography of Hurston: http://www.biography.com/people/zora-neale-hurston-9347659#synopsis

Do you speak American? - http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/powerprose/hurston/

Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" is written in the dialect particular to her Florida.  Here is a link to an in-depth article of Hurston's Florida.  This may help you get a better idea of the setting of the story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/travel/04culture.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Another portrait of Hurston's Eatonville, FL- http://www.neh.gov/humanities/2011/novemberdecember/feature/zoras-place


Below is footage that was shot by Hurston; she also sings throughout the video: