Book
Hitting a straight lick with a crooked stick : stories from the Harlem Renaissance / Zora Neale Hurston ; foreword by Tayari Jones ; introduction by Genevieve West.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062915795 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xliii, 252 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-250). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > Fiction. Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Short stories. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | FIC Hurst | 31681010182418 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Featuring eight lesser-known stories, a collection of Harlem Renaissance tales by the revered folklorist and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores subjects ranging from class and migration to racism and sexism. 100,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
In 1925, Zora Neale Hurston was living in New York as a fledgling writer. This collection of stories, found in archives after her death, reveal African American folk culture in Harlem in the 1920s. This book includes eight of Hurston's "lost" Harlem gems. - HARPERCOLL
From âone of the greatest writers of our timeâ (Toni Morrison)âthe author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching Godâa collection of remarkable stories, including eight âlostâ Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.
New York Timesâ Books to Watch for
Buzzfeedâs Most Anticipated Books
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In 1925, Barnard student Zora Neale Hurstonâthe sole black student at the collegeâwas living in New York, âdesperately striving for a toe-hold on the world.â During this period, she began writing short works that captured the zeitgeist of African American life and transformed her into one of the central figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Nearly a century later, this singular talent is recognized as one of the most influential and revered American artists of the modern period.
Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is an outstanding collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, racism and sexism that proudly reflect African American folk culture. Brought together for the first time in one volume, they include eight of Hurstonâs âlostâ Harlem stories, which were found in forgotten periodicals and archives. These stories challenge conceptions of Hurston as an author of rural fiction and include gems that flash with her biting, satiric humor, as well as more serious tales reflective of the cultural currents of Hurstonâs world. All are timeless classics that enrich our understanding and appreciation of this exceptional writerâs voice and her contributions to Americaâs literary traditions.
- HARPERCOLL
From 'one of the greatest writers of our time' (Toni Morrison)'the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God'a collection of remarkable stories, including eight 'lost' Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.
New York Times' Books to Watch for
Buzzfeed's Most Anticipated Books
Newsweek's Most Anticipated Books
Forbes.com's Most Anticipated Books
E!'s Top Books to Read
Glamour's Best BooksÂEssence's Best Books by Black Authors
In 1925, Barnard student Zora Neale Hurston'the sole black student at the college'was living in New York, 'desperately striving for a toe-hold on the world.' During this period, she began writing short works that captured the zeitgeist of African American life and transformed her into one of the central figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Nearly a century later, this singular talent is recognized as one of the most influential and revered American artists of the modern period.
Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is an outstanding collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, racism and sexism that proudly reflect African American folk culture. Brought together for the first time in one volume, they include eight of Hurston's 'lost' Harlem stories, which were found in forgotten periodicals and archives. These stories challenge conceptions of Hurston as an author of rural fiction and include gems that flash with her biting, satiric humor, as well as more serious tales reflective of the cultural currents of Hurston's world. All are timeless classics that enrich our understanding and appreciation of this exceptional writer's voice and her contributions to America's literary traditions.
