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“These people yapped loudly of race, of race consciousness, of race pride, and yet suppressed its most delightful manifestations, love of color, joy of rhythmic motion, naive, spontaneous laughter. Harmony, radiance, and simplicity, all the essentials of spiritual beauty in the race they had marked for destructions.”

Quote by Nella Larsen

Work

Quicksand & Passing

This book delves into complex characters navigating personal and social challenges, reflecting on the fluidity of identity and the impact of societal norms. more

Author

Nella Larsen
Nella Larsen

Nella Larsen was an American novelist known for her exploration of race and identity in the United States. Born on April 13, 1891, she was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Her novel 'Passing' is a seminal work that delves into the themes of racial passing and the psychological effects of racial identity. She passed away on March 30, 1964. more

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