The classic 1920s story of a friendship torn apart, Passing is Nella Larsen's devastating masterpiece
Irene Redfield is living a life of careful balance in Harlem when a chance encounter draws her back into the orbit of Clare Kendry, a childhood friend. Passing as white, Clare moves effortlessly through a world that Irene has chosen to reject. Their renewed intimacy is charged with fascination and envy.
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| ISBN: | 9781529981308 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2026 |
| Author: | Nella Larsen |
| Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | Brief Encounters |
| Primary Genre | Classic fiction: general and literary |
The classic 1920s story of a friendship torn apart, Passing is Nella Larsen's devastating masterpiece Irene Redfield is living a life of careful balance in Harlem when a chance encounter draws her back into the orbit of Clare Kendry, a childhood friend. Passing as white, Clare moves effortlessly through a world that Irene has chosen to reject.
Passing features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, General Fiction, Fiction
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Passing was written by Nella Larsen and published by Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House
Passing has 160 pages
Yes it is part of Brief Encounters series
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