Their Eyes Were Watching God

Interesting Facts

• The book was written in just seven weeks.
• The main character, Janie Crawford, goes through three marriages, each symbolizing different stages of her personal growth and self-awareness.
• The novel was initially met with criticism from some African American writers and intellectuals who felt it did not reflect the social and political issues of black people.
• The book was rediscovered in the 1970s thanks to the efforts of writer Alice Walker, who called it one of the most important books in African American literature.
• The novel is written in the dialect of the African American South, giving it authenticity and depth.
• One of the central themes of the book is the search for personal freedom and self-determination, making it relevant even today.