Moni & Kat review "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

About this episode

Moni and Kat review Zora Neale Hurston's classic novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', discussing its themes and significance in literature.

Welcome back FAB friends, this week the ladies reviewed o ne of the most important and enduring books of the 20th century. "Their Eyes Were Watching God" brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years, due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist, Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature. The story follows Janie's journey from a voiceless teenage girl to a self-actualized woman through three marriages in the American South. Tune in to hear why this book is so beloved by the hosts. Cheers! * Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication : To our patrons as always!! We love you! Moni: To all of those in the commentt section after Steven Miller’s wife said Liberal men were unattractive. No notes...well done!🙌🏽😂💜🎤 Kat: To Indiana's own Michael Jackson. About the Book…

People in this episode

Hosts: Moni, Kat

Topics covered

• literature
• African-American literature
• female empowerment
• Southern love story
• Zora Neale Hurston
• book review

Keywords

• Their Eyes Were Watching God
• Zora Neale Hurston
• book review
• African-American literature
• female protagonist
• Southern love story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: J.B. Lippincott

Books & works: Their Eyes Were Watching God

Places: Indiana

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