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“You can’t know how in this pale life of mine I am all the time seeing the bright pictures of that other that I once thought I was glad to be free of … It’s like an ache, a pain that never ceases…”

Quote by Nella Larsen

Work

This book delves into the complexities of racial identity and the societal constructs that shape it, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. more

Author

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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