Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston

Valerie Boyd talked about her biography, Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston, published by Scribner. The book retraces the l… read more

Valerie Boyd talked about her biography, Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston, published by Scribner. The book retraces the life and literary career of the novelist who wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God and other books during the 1930s. Ms. Boyd also talked about Hurston’s relationship with the group of authors whose writings were part of the Harlem Renaissance. Moreover, she focused on Hurston’s tumultuous relationship with Percy Punter. Following her talk, Ms. Boyd answered questions from members of the audience. close

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Format:
Speech
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
First Aired:
Feb 22, 2003 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 08, 2009 | 4:51am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 22, 2003 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 23, 2003 | 11:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 29, 2003 | 5:26pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 17, 2003 | 5:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 26, 2006 | 4:49am EST | C-SPAN 3
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  • Jan 07, 2009 | 10:50pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 08, 2009 | 4:51am EST | C-SPAN 3
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