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Exploring the complexities of racial identity, this novel follows childhood friends Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield, both of mixed African and European heritage, as they navigate their lives while "passing" as white. Their reunion in adulthood sparks an ambiguous relationship filled with curiosity about each other's choices and experiences. Renowned for its nuanced examination of race, gender, class, and sexuality, the story reflects the struggles of African Americans in the early 20th century, highlighting the author's significant role in the Harlem Renaissance.
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Passing, Nella Larsen
- Language
- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Passing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nella Larsen
- Publisher
- Neeland Media
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9781420956139
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of racial identity, this novel follows childhood friends Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield, both of mixed African and European heritage, as they navigate their lives while "passing" as white. Their reunion in adulthood sparks an ambiguous relationship filled with curiosity about each other's choices and experiences. Renowned for its nuanced examination of race, gender, class, and sexuality, the story reflects the struggles of African Americans in the early 20th century, highlighting the author's significant role in the Harlem Renaissance.