Romans, nouvellesAfrican Americans

Quicksand ; and, Passing

by Nella Larsen, Deborah E. McDowellNot on Booklabria yet

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Two novels of 1920s Harlem describe Helga Crane's search for freedom and personal expression, and Irene's friendship with Clare, who attempts to pass for white.

Subjects: Romans, nouvelles
African Americans
Social conditions
Young women
African American women
Noirs américains
Set in: Harlem
Copenhagen

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