d) Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston was a leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance and the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Published in 1937, the novel is a seminal work in African American literature and explores themes of race, gender, and independence. Hurston’s narrative style, rich in folkloric elements and southern dialect, brought to life the African American experience in the early 20th century. Her work not only provided a unique perspective on the lives of African Americans in the South but also challenged the norms of her time, making her an important figure in literary history.