Quicksand & Passing by Nella Larsen
A classic of women's literature in a new, elegant edition.
A writer of the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen wrote just two novels, published here, and a handful of short stories. Critically acclaimed, both speak powerfully of the contradictions and restrictions experienced by black women at that time.
Quicksand, written in 1928, is an autobiographical novel about Helga Crane, a mixed race woman caught between fulfilling her desires and gaining respectability in her middle class neighbourhood.
Written a year later, Passing tells the story of two childhood friends, Clare and Irene, both light skinned enough to pass as white. Reconnecting in adulthood, Clare has chosen to live as a white woman, while Irene embraces black culture and has an important role in her community.
Nella Larsen's novels are moving, characterful, and important books. She pioneered writing about the conflicts of sexuality, race and the secret suffering of women in the early twentieth century.
Format: Paperback | 256 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 | 272g -
Publication Date: 25 Jun 2014
Publisher: Profile Books
Imprint: Serpent's Tail
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 1846687853
ISBN13: 9781846687853
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including very minor, tiny, scuff marks along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal, tiny, creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.