In Larsen's second novel, "e;Passing,"e; first published in 1929, the author revisits the theme of her first novel "e;Quicksand"e;, that being the struggle for racial identity by children of mixed-race. The novel details the lives of two childhood friends, Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield, both of whom are of mixed African and European ancestry and are "e;passing"e; as whites. The novel picks up in the lives of the two as they later reunite in adulthood.
An ambiguous relation develops between the two as they share a fascination for how each other's lives have transpired since they last knew each other. Larsen's work has been lauded for its exploration of race, gender, class, and sexuality amongst African Americans in early part of the 20th century. Now considered as a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance, Larsen's writing gives a firsthand insight into the struggle of African Americans during this era.
| ISBN: | 9781420956146 |
| Publication date: | 20th September 2017 |
| Author: | Nella Larsen |
| Publisher: | Neeland Media LLC |
| Format: | Ebook |
| Primary Genre | Classic fiction: general and literary |
In Larsen's second novel, "e;Passing,"e; first published in 1929, the author revisits the theme of her first novel "e;Quicksand"e;, that being the struggle for racial identity by children of mixed-race. The novel details the lives of two childhood friends, Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield, both of whom are of mixed African and European ancestry and are "e;passing"e; as whites.
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 Neeland Media LLC
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