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The narrative explores the complex dynamics between two light-skinned African-American women, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, whose lives diverge sharply due to their choices regarding racial identity. Irene embraces her heritage through marriage to an African-American doctor in Harlem, while Clare conceals her background by marrying a prejudiced white man. Their reunion after years apart ignites a profound and unexpected influence on each other's lives, highlighting themes of race, identity, and societal expectations.
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Passing, Nella Larsen
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Passing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nella Larsen
- Publisher
- Lost Research
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9780991052332
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, USA, School, Society, Marriage, Race, Racism, African American Literature
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative explores the complex dynamics between two light-skinned African-American women, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, whose lives diverge sharply due to their choices regarding racial identity. Irene embraces her heritage through marriage to an African-American doctor in Harlem, while Clare conceals her background by marrying a prejudiced white man. Their reunion after years apart ignites a profound and unexpected influence on each other's lives, highlighting themes of race, identity, and societal expectations.