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Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick - by  Zora Neale Hurston (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick - by Zora Neale Hurston (Paperback)

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  • From "one of the greatest writers of our time" (Toni Morrison)--the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God--a collection of remarkable stories, including eight "lost" Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.
  • Author(s): Zora Neale Hurston
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres,

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From "one of the greatest writers of our time" (Toni Morrison)--the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God--comes a collection of remarkable stories, including eight "lost" Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.irst time.



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From "one of the greatest writers of our time" (Toni Morrison)--the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God--a collection of remarkable stories, including eight "lost" Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.



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In 1925, Barnard student Zora Neale Hurston--the sole black student at the college--was living in New York, "desperately striving for a toe-hold on the world." During this period, she began writing short works that captured the zeitgeist of African American life and transformed her into one of the central figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Nearly a century later, this singular talent is recognized as one of the most influential and revered American artists of the modern period.

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is an outstanding collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, racism and sexism that proudly reflect African American folk culture. Brought together for the first time in one volume, they include eight of Hurston's "lost" Harlem stories, which were found in forgotten periodicals and archives. These stories challenge conceptions of Hurston as an author of rural fiction and include gems that flash with her biting, satiric humor, as well as more serious tales reflective of the cultural currents of Hurston's world. All are timeless classics that enrich our understanding and appreciation of this exceptional writer's voice and her contributions to America's literary traditions.



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"With biting wit, Hurston gets to the heart of the human condition. . . her rediscovered stories will electrify." - Booklist, starred review

"Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick helps illuminate Hurston's path to iconic status...Add [Hurston's] matchless powers of observation, exemplary fidelity to idiomatic speech and irresistible engagement with folklore, and the outcome is a collection of value to more than Hurston completists. Any addition to her awe-inspiring oeuvre should be met with open arms." - New York Times Book Review

"An illuminating and delightful study of a canonical writer finding her rhythm." - Publishers Weekly

"A reminder of why literature is so important. . .These short stories capture the essence of the African American life at the time, and offer a glimpse into how she became one of the more influential writers of the Harlem Renaissance." - Cultured Vultures

"Fans and scholars of Hurston's work and the uninitiated alike will find many delights in these complex, thoughtful and wickedly funny portraits of black lives and communities... [Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick] is a significant testament to the enduring resonance of black women's writing." - Washington Post

"Read, and you'll almost wish you were slumped on a wooden chair on Jim's porch on a hot summer day. Read, because authenticity oozes from every page here and you can't help but like the men and women in the tales. Read, as author Zora Neale Hurston's wit shines between biting narrations and comments. . ." - Miami Times

"Decades on, this new collection is a powerful reminder of her lasting resonance." - Time magazine

"These narratives comprise a rich tapestry of Hurston's matchless vision and talent." - BookPage


Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Publisher: Amistad Press
Theme: Women
Format: Paperback
Author: Zora Neale Hurston
Language: English
Street Date: January 5, 2021
TCIN: 82692287
UPC: 9780062915801
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-8227
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is the target audience for this book?

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Q: How many stories are included in this collection?

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  • A: The collection features a total of eight lost Harlem Renaissance tales along with additional stories by Hurston.

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Q: What themes are explored in this collection of stories?

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  • A: The stories explore themes of love, migration, gender, class, racism, and sexism within African American culture.

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Q: What is the significance of the title of the book?

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  • A: The title reflects the complexities of life and the challenges faced by African Americans, embodying Hurston's unique storytelling style.

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