Watching God Project

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"I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions."
- Letter from Zora Neale Hurston to Countee Cullen

Zora Neale Hurston lived from Jan. 7, 1891 through Jan. 28, 1960. As a student, she persisted until she achieved the education she desired; as an author, she discovered her own personal style and won many awards for her works, the most well-known of which include Their Eyes Were Watching God (published in 1937), Mules and Men (1935), and Jonah's Gourd Vine (1934). Here we'll consider what Hurston considered her most important work - Their Eyes Were Watching God. In the following pages, you will find a condensed Synopsis of the story, a Literary Criticism article, and you'll hear what a modern-day Soundtrack set to the novel might sound like. Graphic Artwork will illustrate some of the incredible literary devices that Hurston used in her novel, and a Cast of Characters will familiarize you with the people that make up this timeless story. So dive into Hurston's unique work, and check out our unique resources along the way.