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NELLA LARSEN (1891-1964) was an American writer and major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Chicago, she attended university in Nashville and subsequently lived in Denmark and New York, where she worked as a nurse and librarian. Her two novels, Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929), established her as one of the most important black female novelists in American history.

Books by Nella Larsen

Passing

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

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Quicksand & Passing

A beautifully designed series that pays homage to the essential books of the most important and revolutionary Black arts movements in modern history.

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Quicksand

Nella Larsen's powerful first novel evocatively portrays the racial and gender restrictions that can mark a life

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