Bibliograph

Mule bone, a comedy of Negro life, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston ; edited with introductions by George Houston Bass and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and the complete story of the Mule bone controversy

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Mule bone, a comedy of Negro life, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston ; edited with introductions by George Houston Bass and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and the complete story of the Mule bone controversy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-24)

Main title

Mule bone

Oclc number

22593511

Responsibility statement

Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston ; edited with introductions by George Houston Bass and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and the complete story of the Mule bone controversy

Sub title

a comedy of Negro life

Summary

The only literary collaboration between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, this play marked a turning point in African-American theater. This volume tells the story of the play's conception and inspiration and gives complete details of the irreparable rift in Hurston and Hughes's friendship that came about because of it. Also included is Hurston's short story, "Bone of Contention."

Table Of Contents

The bone of contention / Zora Neale Hurston -- Mule bone: a comedy of Negro life / Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston -- The mule bone controversy

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