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Passing
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Nella Larsen's "Passing" is a novel exploring the complexities of racial identity and the experience of passing as white in the early 20th century.
The story follows two light-skinned Black women, Irene and Clare, who navigate the social and psychological challenges of living in a racially divided society.
The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, betrayal, and the psychological toll of concealing one's true identity.
Larsen's masterful prose and insightful exploration of race and identity make "Passing" a powerful and enduring work of American literature.
The story follows two light-skinned Black women, Irene and Clare, who navigate the social and psychological challenges of living in a racially divided society.
The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, betrayal, and the psychological toll of concealing one's true identity.
Larsen's masterful prose and insightful exploration of race and identity make "Passing" a powerful and enduring work of American literature.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by Vinson Cunningham as an example of a 1920s and 30s black literature novel exploring the theme of passing.
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Mentioned by Vinson Cunningham in relation to the themes of identity and self-acceptance in 'A Different Man'.
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“The Substance” and the New Horror of the Modified Body
Mentioned by Francesca Wade as containing a case discussed in the exhibition about a man suing his wife for not disclosing her Black ancestry.
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