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_aHurston, Zora Neale, _d1891-1960 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHow it feels to be colored me |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-05-05 | ||
| 508 | _aCarla Foust, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"How It Feels to Be Colored Me" by Zora Neale Hurston is an essay written in the early 20th century that explores themes of race, identity, and personal experience. The author shares her reflections on growing up in the all-Black town of Eatonville, Florida, and how her perception of herself changed when she moved to a predominantly white environment. Hurston's work offers a unique perspective on the complexities of being a person of color in America, emphasizing her strength and individuality rather than victimhood. In this personal narrative, Hurston recounts her childhood in Eatonville and the sense of belonging she felt there, only to confront the reality of racial identity when entering a white-dominated society. As she reflects on moments that make her feel “colored,” she contrasts her experiences with those of her white peers, illustrating the challenges and joys of her cultural heritage. Rather than seeing herself as a victim of racism, she embraces her identity with pride and a sense of adventure, suggesting that cultural differences create richness rather than divide. Ultimately, Hurston conveys a message of resilience, self-acceptance, and the belief that one’s identity transcends the color of their skin. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cCarlisle, Mass.: Applewood Books, 1928 |
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| 653 | _aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican essays -- 20th century | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican American authors -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aFolklorists -- United States -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aHurston, Zora Neale, 1891-1960 | ||
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