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Caucasia
A Novel
Book • 1998
Danzy Senna's "Caucasia" is a coming-of-age story centered on biracial sisters, Birdie and Cole, navigating their complex identities in the backdrop of 1970s America.
The novel delves into themes of race, class, and family dynamics as the sisters experience the social and political turmoil of the era.
Their mother's involvement in radical activism adds another layer of complexity to their lives.
The narrative explores the challenges of racial ambiguity and the search for belonging.
Senna's powerful prose and compelling characters create a moving and thought-provoking read.
The novel delves into themes of race, class, and family dynamics as the sisters experience the social and political turmoil of the era.
Their mother's involvement in radical activism adds another layer of complexity to their lives.
The narrative explores the challenges of racial ambiguity and the search for belonging.
Senna's powerful prose and compelling characters create a moving and thought-provoking read.
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Emily Bazelon as a captivating story about two sisters with a Black father and white mother.
Emily Bazelon as a captivating story about two sisters with a Black father and white mother.
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The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” Edition
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Danzy Senna as her first novel, which explores the story of a young girl of mixed race and racial passing.
Danzy Senna as her first novel, which explores the story of a young girl of mixed race and racial passing.
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Danzy Senna Writes Herself (& Other Mixed-Race People) Into Existence
Mentioned in relation to her experiences as a Black writer and the pressures she faced regarding her work.
The Sunday Read: ‘Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business’
