Spunk: Three Tales by Zora Neale Hurston is a collection of three short stories that explore themes of love, loss, and resilience in the African American community of the early 20th century. The stories are set in Eatonville, Florida, a small, predominantly black town that was founded in 1887. They are told in the vernacular of the time and are filled with humor, pathos, and insight into the lives of ordinary people.