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Written by Nella Larsen
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Nella Larsen, a novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, wrote two brilliant novels that interrogated issues of gender and race. In Passing, her second novel published in 1929, she examines the troubled friendship between two mixed-race women who can pass as white. One, Irene Redfield, marries a black man and lives in Harlem, while the other, Clare Kendry, marries a bigoted white man. Clare re-enters Irene's life after an absence of many years, and stirs up painful questions about identity. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)
LanguageEnglish
PublisherLibriVox
Release dateAug 25, 2014
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Nella Larsen
Nella Larsen was an American novelist. Working as a nurse and a librarian, she published two novels, Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929), and a few short stories. Though her literary output was scant, she earned recognition from her contemporaries. Inspired by issues of race and sexual identity, Larsen’s work saw a revival as an educational source. Her works have become widely-lauded and the subjects of numerous academic studies.
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Readers find this title to have an eloquent writing style with a strong storyline. It offers an interesting and intimate look into often overlooked experiences, with a deep inspection of relationships. The issues raised are still relevant today, making it a compelling read.
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Apr 4, 2024
OMG !!! What an ENDING !!! I didn't see that coming !!
I loved the audiobook !!! The writing was eloquent with a strong storyline. Taken place in 1920 it gives you a look at two friends who are both able to pass, but they both make different choices.
Interesting, these exact issues are still relevant in 2022 !!! WOW !! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 4, 2024
Please change the genre, this is black/african american literary fiction not fantasy.
This is a really interesting and intimate look into an often overlooked experience. Love the deep inspection of relationships. ?