Quicksand

(Author) Nella Larsen
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99

The orphan of a Danish mother and a West Indian father, Helga Crane is a young woman caught between cultures and in search of a home. Though her beauty and education open many doors, as a biracial woman in 1920s America, Helga is accepted by neither the Black nor the white communities--instead remaining an object of curiosity and an outsider wherever she goes. Her furious quest for belonging will take her from Chicago to New York to Denmark: a journey rife with autobiographical parallels to Larsen's own life. With its astonishingly contemporary take on identity and an angry, rebellious heroine, Quicksand is a classic novel ripe for rediscovery.

Information
Publisher:
Union Square & Co.
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781454953111
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Sept. 19, 2024

Nella Larsen

Nella Larsen was an American novelist and nurse, known for her exploration of race, class, and gender in early 20th-century America. Her most notable works include "Quicksand" (1928) and "Passing" (1929), which examine the complexities of racial identity and passing as white.

Larsen's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth, nuanced characterizations, and exploration of themes related to identity and societal expectations. She was one of the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated African American art and literature in the 1920s and 1930s.

Larsen's impact on literature lies in her groundbreaking exploration of race and identity, particularly in the context of mixed-race individuals navigating society's expectations and prejudices. "Passing" remains her most famous work, a compelling exploration of racial passing and its consequences. Larsen's work continues to be studied and celebrated for its contribution to African American literature and its nuanced portrayal of complex social issues.

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