Passing |
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Author:
| Larsen, Nella |
Introduction by:
| Williams, Rebecca |
Series title: | Darkinboddy Editions Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4910-5352-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $6.95 |
Book Description:
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Passing, the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen (1891-1964), is presented here as a modernist masterpiece of the Harlem Renaissance era which resists categorization. Viewed as a comedy of manners, a domestic drama, a murder mystery, as well as a "race" novel, Larsen's narrative crosses boundaries of genre and offers insights into the gender, racial, and class concerns of the black bourgeoisie in the early decades of the 20th century. Irene Redfield, an upper middle-class African American...
More DescriptionPassing, the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen (1891-1964), is presented here as a modernist masterpiece of the Harlem Renaissance era which resists categorization. Viewed as a comedy of manners, a domestic drama, a murder mystery, as well as a "race" novel, Larsen's narrative crosses boundaries of genre and offers insights into the gender, racial, and class concerns of the black bourgeoisie in the early decades of the 20th century. Irene Redfield, an upper middle-class African American woman, finds her tightly-controlled domestic sphere is turned topsy-turvy by the sudden reappearance of her childhood friend, the seductive and enigmatic Clare Kendry, as both are drawn into a fascinating world of racial masquerades and illicit affairs. Darkinboddy Editions publishes novels, essays, and short stories by 19th and early 20th century American authors as part of a larger undertaking designed to introduce modern readers to important historical texts. These unique editions are affiliated with The Darkinboddy Chronicles, a web-based project authored by Rebecca L. Williams. Visit our website: www.darkinboddy.com