Moses, Man Of The Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston

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Book name:	Moses, Man Of The Mountain (2024)
Category:	Allegorical
Author:	Zora Neale Hurston
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1939, midnight

In this novel, the iconic biblical tale of Moses is reimagined through a unique blend of folklore, cultural anthropology, and African American spirituality. The story follows Moses, a powerful and complex figure, as he leads his people out of Egypt and slavery, challenging both the Pharaoh's tyranny and the skepticism of his followers. The narrative weaves together themes of leadership, faith, and liberation, while exploring the intersections of race, religion, and power. The author infuses the ancient story with rich vernacular and a deep understanding of the African American experience, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless epic. The 2305th greatest book of all time

About the author

Zora Neale Hurston

7 books

Novels, including Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), and nonfiction writings of American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston give detailed accounts of African American life in the South.

In 1925, Hurston, one of the leaders of the literary renaissance, happening in Harlem, produced the short-lived literary magazine Fire!! alongside Langston Hughes and Wallace Thurman shortly before she entered Barnard College. This literary movement developed into the Harlem renaissance.

Hurston applied her Barna… Read more