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Mules and Men

By Zora Neale Hurston
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Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston is an anthropological exploration of African American folklore and cultural practices in the Southern United States. Blending storytelling with ethnographic research, Hurston delves into the tales, customs, and life lessons of the communities she visits, bringing to light the rich oral traditions and vibrant cultural heritage of African Americans. The book serves as a bridge between academic inquiry and enchanting storytelling, capturing the spirit and wisdom of the people she encounters.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by folklore and anthropology, as it captures the rich tapestry of African American oral traditions. Zora Neale Hurston's unique perspective as both a participant and observer offers an engaging exploration of cultural narratives and traditions in the American South. You might enjoy the vivid storytelling and insightful analysis weaving together a picture of cultural identity and heritage.

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Zora Neale Hurston brings us Black America's folklore as only she can, putting the oral history on the written page with grace and understanding. This new edition of Mules and Men features a new cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more.

For the student of cultural history, Mules and Men is a treasury of Black America's folklore as collected by Zora Neale Hurston, the storyteller and anthropologist who grew up hearing the songs and sermons, sayings and tall tales that have formed an oral history of the South since the time of slavery. Set intimately within the social context of Black life, the stories, "big old lies," songs, voodoo customs, and superstitions recorded in these pages capture the imagination and bring back to life the humour and wisdom that is the unique heritage of Black Americans.

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Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of African American folklore and cultural traditions. Critics often praise Hurston's anthropological approach and her ability to capture the richness of oral histories with authenticity and warmth. Her narrative blends scholarly detail with personal engagement, offering readers both a valuable cultural record and an engaging story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780061350177

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Teenage

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Zora Neale Hurston wrote four novels (Jonah's Gourd Vine; Their Eyes Were Watching God; Moses, Man of the Mountains; and Seraph on the Suwanee) and was still working on her fifth novel, The Life of Herod the Great, when she died; three books of folklore (Mules and Men and the posthumously published Go Gator and Muddy the Water and Every Tongue Got to Confess); a work of anthropological research (Tell My Horse); an autobiography (Dust Tracks on a Road); an international bestselling ethnographic work (Barracoon); and over fifty short stories, essays, and plays. She was born in Notasulga, Alabama, grew up in Eatonville, Florida, and lived her last years in Fort Pierce, Florida.

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