FAQ About Zora Neale Hurston
Why was Zora Neale Hurston's work rediscovered in the 1970s?
Hurston's work was rediscovered in the 1970s largely due to the efforts of the acclaimed author Alice Walker. Walker's 1975 article, "In Search of Zora Neale Hurston," published in Ms. Magazine, helped bring Hurston's writings back into the public consciousness and revive interest in her legacy and contributions to literature and culture.
