![]() ![]() ![]() 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. ![]() One of four books in Vintage Classics' HARLEM RENAISSANCE series - flapped cut-down b paperbacks of some of the most influential books of the 1920s and 30s placeholder copy - not for approval VINTAGE CLASSICS' HARLEM RENAISSANCE SERIES A writer of the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen wrote just two novels, published here, and a handful of short stories. Quicksand & Passing: With linked Table of Contents (Kindle Edition) Published June 10th 2015 by Wilder Publications. ![]()
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