Passing

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Set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance and the challenges of Jim Crow, this novel delves into the complex themes of race and gender through the lives of two estranged friends, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry. Their reunion forces them to confront the controversial practice of racial passing, revealing deep societal tensions and personal transformations. Nella Larsen's masterful storytelling and keen insights into identity and social dynamics highlight her significance as a leading novelist of her time.