Which of the following was a major theme in the literature of Harlem Renaissance writers like Zora Neale Hurston?
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Correct answer: The celebration of African American folklore and rural Southern culture
Hurston, an anthropologist and author, used her research to write stories that celebrated the unique spirit and language of Black communities. Her most famous novel, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' focused on a Black woman's journey toward self-discovery.
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