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This classic piece of literature may be short but it really packs a punch. Larsen tells the story of the unraveling of the relationship between two women of color, Irene and her childhood friend Clare. This relationship is the vehicle through which Larsen explores the dynamics of race, gender, and sexuality and their impact on identity in the society at that time, 1920s New York.
Following a chance encounter at a hotel restaurant where both were passing as white customers, the women reconnect af ...more
Following a chance encounter at a hotel restaurant where both were passing as white customers, the women reconnect af ...more
I read the 90th anniversary edition of this novel, which included an introduction about both the author and the work, a chronology dating from 1662 to 2018, suggested further reading, a reader's guide, and gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout the novel. The story centers around the relationship between two African American women who were childhood friends and whose paths cross at a whites-only restaurant after many years. Clare Kendry has fully embraced her ability to "pass" as a wh
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I’ve been meaning to read this #classic forever and I’m so glad I finally have! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #BookspinBingo #MountTBR #ownvoices #integrateyourshelf
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