Passing (African American Heritage Classics)

Passing (African American Heritage Classics) - Paperback

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Passing (African American Heritage Classics) - Paperback

Passing (African American Heritage Classics) - Paperback

by Nella Larsen
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by Nella Larsen (Author)

This powerful novella explores the complexities of racial identity and societal norms in 1920s Harlem. It follows the intertwined lives of two light-skinned African American women, Irene and Clare, who "pass" for white in different contexts. As Clare becomes increasingly drawn back to her Black heritage, the story delves into themes of race, identity, privilege, and the tensions of living between two worlds, culminating in a dramatic and tragic conclusion.


Number of Pages: 228
Dimensions: 0.52 x 8 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 06, 2024
ISBN9781434407634
Author Nella Larsen
PublisherWildside Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages228
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Nella Larsen

Nella Larsen (1891-1964) is one of the most well-known names in the Harlem Renaissance canon, though much of her personal history remains elusive. The author of two novels, Quicksand and Passing, and several short stories, she received a Guggenheim fellowship in 1930 and later worked as a nurse. Larsen died in New York City in 1964.

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