Jonah's Gourd Vine

Autori

• Zora Neale Hurston

Parametri

Pagine

288pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Classici
• Letteratura afroamericana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

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Exploring the complexities of love and faith, the narrative centers on John Buddy Pearson, a charismatic young man torn between his devotion to his wife, Lucy, and his relationships with other women, including the manipulative Hattie. As a popular pastor, he inspires his congregation with fervent sermons, yet struggles with his dual identity as a preacher and a flawed man. Zora Neale Hurston vividly portrays the tension between spiritual aspirations and human desires, offering a profound insight into the intricacies of human nature and community dynamics.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008