The 1937 novel tells the story of Janie Crawford, an independent woman who lives a life marked by poverty, but who refuses to live in sorrow. The novel revolves around Janie’s three marriages as she challenges the morals of her small town.
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Black History Month: 10 must-read classics by African American authors
Check out some of the most celebrated books to offer insight into the broad range of the African American experience in the United States.
4. ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’ by Zora Neale Hurston
