Asked by Joyce Gendy on Sep 28, 2024

Which novelist inspired renewed interest in the works of Zora Neale Hurston before winning the Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Color Purple in 1982?

A) Toni Morrison
B) Maya Angelou
C) Audre Lorde
D) Alice Walker

Zora Neale Hurston

An influential African-American writer and folklorist known for her significant contributions to African-American literature and culture in the early 20th century.

Pulitzer Prize

A prestigious award given annually in several categories to recognize outstanding achievements in journalism and the arts in the United States.

Alice Walker

An African American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist, best known for her 1982 novel "The Color Purple."

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