Jonah's Gourd Vine by Zora Neale Hurston
Set in the rural South, this novel follows the tumultuous life of John Pearson, a charismatic preacher whose personal flaws and desires often clash with his spiritual duties. As he navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and faith, John's journey is marked by his relationships with the women in his life, including his devoted wife Lucy and his numerous lovers. The narrative explores themes of identity, redemption, and the struggle between human frailty and divine calling, all against the backdrop of African American culture and folklore in the early 20th century.
- Published
- 1934
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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