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Passing

Passing

Written by: Nella Larsen
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In Passing, Nella Larsen, a prominent voice of the Harlem Renaissance, delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship, identity, and race. Published in 1929, this captivating novel tells the story of two mixed-race women, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, who can seamlessly navigate between worlds. While Irene embraces her life in Harlem with her black husband, Clare chooses to marry a prejudiced white man. When Clare reappears in Irenes life after years apart, she reignites unsettling questions about identity and belonging. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Science Social Sciences
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