Their Eyes Were Watching God

A liberatory chronicle of fulfilling love and self-emergence

"There are years that ask questions and years that answer." This timeless quote testifies to the acquired sagaciousness of the protagonist, Janie. Set in 1920s to '30s rural Florida, Hurston's lyrical novel depicts an intimate, unapologetic journey of self and womanhood. In doing so, it invites readers to live in integrity to their hearts' desires. Moreover, it dynamically illustrates Black Southern life,  language, and community richness.