First published in 1937, Their Eyes Were Watching God is Zora Neale Hurston’s most celebrated work and a cornerstone of African American literature. The novel follows Janie Crawford, a Black woman in the American South, as she journeys through love, hardship, and self-discovery. Through her struggles and triumphs, Janie finds her own voice and claims her independence.
Written with lyrical prose and rich use of dialect, Hurston captures both the beauty and challenges of Black life in the early 20th century. A landmark of the Harlem Renaissance, Their Eyes Were Watching God continues to resonate as a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
