their eyes were watching god was set in the early 20th century.
their eyes were watching god was set in the early 20th century.
when is their eyes were watching god set?
early 20th century
set in central and southern florida in the early 20th century, the novel was initially poorly received. since the late 20th century, it has been regarded as a seminal work in both african-american literature and women's literature. "time" included the novel in its 2005 list of the 100 best english-language novels published since 1923.









































section::::historical context.









































section::::historical context.:racial climate in the early 1900s.
their eyes were watching god
bullet::::- in 2011, the novel was adapted as a radio play for bbc world drama, dramatized by patricia cumper. the play first aired on february 19, 2011.









































bullet::::- in 2012, a live radio play performance of "their eyes were watching god," written by arthur yorinks, was broadcast on february 29 and march 1 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the book's publication.









































section::::external links.









































bullet::::- describes hurston's participation in the harlem renaissance; also summary, analysis, themes, and essays from "their eyes were watching god"









































bullet::::- "their eyes were watching god": folk speech and figurative language
their eyes were watching god