Their Eyes Were Watching God
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Narrated by:
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Ruby Dee
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Written by:
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Zora Neale Hurston
About this listen
This poetic, graceful love story, rooted in Black folk traditions and steeped in mythic realism, celebrates boldly and brilliantly African-American culture and heritage. And in a powerful, mesmerizing narrative, it pays quiet tribute to a Black woman who, though constricted by the times, still demanded to be heard.
Originally published in 1937 and long out of print, the book was reissued in 1975 and nearly three decades later Their Eyes Were Watching God is considered a seminal novel in American fiction.
©1937 Zora Neale Hurston, Renewed 1965 John C. Hurston and Joel Hurston (P)1997, 2000, 2004 HarperCollins PublishersWhat the critics say
"For readers who know Hurston's work, this program will be a joy; for those who are lucky and wise enough to discover her here, it will be an exceptional experience." (AudioFile)
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- David
- 2022-02-10
Breath-taking! Stunning, jaw-dropping eloquence
The word pictures will leave you breathless! You will stop in your tracks at the beauty spun before your eyes - a flurry of words and light! The narrator was brilliant!! Trigger warning - this is written in the time of Jim Crow and the language suggests just that. But it's not a story about racial trauma, it's a story about ordinary folks experiencing extraordinary love.
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- Danielle G
- 2023-02-16
excellent
The best narrator I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. So much character and emotion given to each person.
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- Jamie
- 2019-03-27
Must read
I don't know why I hadn't come across this classic before now. Your reading list isn't complete without it.
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- Katherine Silivestru
- 2022-04-01
Read 2 years ago and still think of it daily
it was a really good story and the way it is written snd presented has a really effective poetic atmosphere. It tells a hard story worth listening to.
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- Swissrose
- 2018-09-24
An Audible treasure
The book is brilliant-- poetic, psychologically astute and a good story. It isn't easy to read, because the dialect can pull the reader out of the moment. But listening to Ruby Dee's amazing narration makes it come alive. I highly recommend this audible book, it was enjoyable from start to finish. #Audible1
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- Ms
- 2024-01-26
What a whirlwind.
I hate that the tale sounded like a real life experience. So many emotions, I loved and hated many moments but mostly enjoyed Janie’s story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2024-05-10
Brilliant
Ruby Dee’s narration of this moving, exquisite book is amazing. I started reading the book to myself but felt I wasn’t doing the vernacular justice so I decided to switch to the audio book. I am so glad I did. Ms Dee brought all the characters to life. They will life on in my mind through her brilliant performance.
As to the book itself it is beautifully written. The descriptions of Janie’s thoughts and self reflection are astute, clear and gorgeously described. I cannot say enough for this wonderful piece of literature
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