Passing by Nella Larsen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Passing by Nella Larsen, Kaitlyn Greenidge Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Includes foreword by Mae Henderson and an introduction by Ntozake Shange. This book also includes commentary, notes and a reading group guide. Publisher Description An exciting repackage of Nella Larsens classic novel, Passing, about two women crossing the color line, which firmly established her prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance, along with a new introduction written by Kaitlyn Greenidge as part of the Modern Librarys "Torchbearers" series.NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURESTARRING TESSA THOMPSON AND RUTH NEGGATwo women in 1920s New York discover how fluid and dangerous our perceptions of race can be in this electrifying classic of the Harlem Renaissance-with an introduction by Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman, finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize"The genius of this book is that its protagonists . . . are complex and fully realized. . . . The workof a highly talented and thoughtful writer."-Richard Bernstein, The New York TimesOne ofThe Atlantics Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsIrene Redfield is living an affluent, enviable life with her husband and children in the thriving African American enclave of Harlem in the 1920s. That is, until she runs into her childhood friend, Clare Kendry. Since they last saw each other, Clare, who is similarly light-skinned, has been "passing" for a white woman, married to a racist man who does not know about his wifes real identity, which she has chosen to hide from the rest of the world. Irene is both fascinated and repulsed by Clares dangerous secret, and in turn, Clare yearns for Irenes sense of ease and security with her Black identity and community, which Clare gave up in pursuit of a more advantageous life, and which she can never embrace again. As the two women grow close, Clare begins to insert herself and her deception into every part of Irenes stable existence, and their complex reunion sets off a chain of events that dynamically alters both women forever.In this psychologically gripping and chilling novel, Nella Larsen explores the blurriness of race, sacrifice, alienation, and desire that defined her own experience as a woman of mixed race, issues that still powerfully resonate today. Ultimately, Larsen forces us to consider whether we can ever truly choose who we are.The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance. Author Biography Nella Larsen (1891-1964) is one of the most well-known names in the Harlem Renaissance canon and a fixture in African American and womens studies, though much of her personal history remains elusive. She also worked as a nurse and a librarian, and she was the first African American woman to receive a Guggenheim fellowship. Details ISBN 0375758135 ISBN-13 9780375758133 Title Passing Author Nella Larsen, Kaitlyn Greenidge Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 192 Edition 2001st Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:2619029; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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