Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-139) and index.
Contents
Home: Mama's child -- Eatonville: Wandering -- Baltimore and Washington: Walking on fly-paper -- Harlem I: Eatonville Anthology -- Harlem II: Courting ritual -- Florida: Mosquito lies -- New Orleans: Black and bitters -- Haiti: Zombies -- New York: Jealousy -- Dust Tracks: High John the conquer -- Florida: Looking for Zora.
Summary
Describes the life and work of the prolific black author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.