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Madeleine L’Engle might have been most popular for her eponymous work in ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ as well as other popular books series like The Austins and Time Quintet. Still, the author also has a few notable poems under her belt.
There’s a reason Madeleine L’Engle is loved by many people and the poignancy of her book quotes is certainly a strong attraction for many fans and readers who are just getting to know her.
Madeleine L’Engle was an acclaimed author who wrote over fifty books – including the ever-so-popular ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’ The author completed quite an illustrious career before retiring to focus on family, business and humanitarian activities until her passing.
‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ by Zora Neale Hurston is an enthralling book based on a feministic awakening of a certain Janie Crawford, after she decides she doesn’t want to cue into a prevalent gender role that turns women of her generation into mere housewives and second fiddle in the family.
Two great historical events are key to the making and success of Zora Neale Hurston’s best work in ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’; the 1917 to 1930s Harlem Renaissance, and the Great Depression of 1929 to 1939.
In ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’ Zora Neale Hurston narrates the story of a teenager’s journey into womanhood, in a world battered by racial prejudices, male dominance and control – along with other horrific aftermaths of slavery.
Zora Neale Hurston in ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ takes a more direct and introspective approach for her main characters, like Janie Crawford – who stands up against marital male dominance and control, as she searches for true love and respect across three marriages.
‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ by Zora Neale Hurston carries a range of themes based on the time period within which the book is concentrated on. Among these themes are those bordering on love, desire for freedom, selfhood, and equality – as well as themes on gender roles and racial prejudices.
Zora Neale Hurston’s acclaimed book, ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’ follows the story of the headstrong and irreverent Janie Crawford as she embarks on a lonely journey to find self-peace, fulfillment, love, and respect.
Zora Neale Hurston lived a complete life filled with highs and lows, and while she was very prolific on both fronts, her lows seemed to overshadow her highs – which was why she didn’t get the fame and recognition she deserved during her lifetime.