Quicksand

Written by Nella Larsen

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Quicksand follows Helga Crane, a biracial woman navigating the complexities of identity, race, and belonging in early 20th-century America. Dissatisfied with her teaching position in the South, Helga moves through various communities, including Harlem and Copenhagen, seeking a place where she feels accepted. Larsen's narrative delves into the internal struggles of a woman caught between cultures, exploring themes of alienation, self-discovery, and the societal pressures faced by women of color.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriHouse
• Release date: Apr 30, 2025
• ISBN: 9798318153976

Nella Larsen

Nella Larsen was born in Chicago in 1893 of a Danish mother and a West Indian father. She began writing during the Harlem Renaissance, a period during which black artists, writers, and musicians were prominent in the New York art scene. The success of Quicksand and Passing made Nella Larsen one of the most fêted woman writers of her generation. She died in 1963 in obscurity. Now her 'lost' work is being rediscovered and celebrated.