Zora Neale Hurston is a pioneer. At the time, people made fun of her, but she felt pride and dignity within herself. She was seen as an African American grandmother in many images by black women writers (Showalter 221). Her talent for African-American literature excited new readers who constantly read her literary works (“Hurston,” Feminist). Sometimes both black and white supporters reviewed his books (McKay). She demonstrates that a broader model of white American culture is significantly inspiring in its interest in politics (“Hurston,” Authors). Hurston's works would affect his literary work shared by others. Understanding Zora Neale Hurston's typical themes and concerns in her literary work not only helps her readers analyze her short story, "Sweat," but also helps readers appreciate Hurston's importance in the canon of women's writing. success as a writer and anthropologist (“Hurston”, Gale). His first short story, known as "John Redding Goes to Sea", was produced in a literary magazine during his career ("Hurston", Authors). The publication was established in May 1921 (Reuben). Hurston did a fantastic job drawing attention to the finest writer and teacher, Alain Locke (Reuben). Anthropology enriched and explored his literary skills to become a writer (“Hurston”, Gale). Although she failed between careers, she still returned to writing, which led her to turn professional and publish nonfiction articles in national magazines ("Hurston", Authors). Short stories and essays are also published in journals such as Opportunity and The Crisis (Reuben). His personal life and professional career were in the middle of an article......ncyclopedia of African American culture and history. Ed. Colin A. Palmer. 2nd ed. Vol 3. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2006. 1082-1085. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Internet. February 13, 2011. Reuben, Paul P. “Chapter 9: Zora Neale Hurston.” PAL: Perspectives in American Literature – A Research and Reference Guide. Internet. February 7, 2011. Showalter, Elaine, Lea Baechler and A. Walton. Litz. “Zora Neale Hurston.” Modern American Writers. New York: Scribner, 1991. 221+. Print. “Zora Neale Hurston.” Authors and artists for young adults. Flight. 71. Gale, 2006. Gale biography in context. Internet. February 4, 2011.---. Feminist writers. Ed. Pamela Kester-Shelton. Detroit: St. James Press, 1996. Gale biography in context. Internet. February 4, 2011.---. Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American Literature. Flight. 2. Detroit: Gale, 2009. 780-783. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Internet. February 8. 2011.