Passing
Nella Larsen
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Passing
by Nella Larsen, Matthew Hodgson, Tamar Mishmar
Published
2017
Publisher
עם עובד
Pages
167
ISBN-13
9789651326356
Description
First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Irene Redfield, the novel's protagonist, is a woman with an enviable life. She and her husband, Brian, a prominent physician, share a comfortable Harlem town house with their sons. Her work arranging charity balls that gather Harlem's elite creates a sense of purpose and respectability for Irene. But her hold on this world begins to slip the day she encounters Clare Kendry, a childhood friend with whom she had lost touch. Clare—light-skinned, beautiful, and charming—tells Irene how, after her father's death, she left behind the black neighborhood of her adolescence and began passing for white, hiding her true identity from everyone, including her racist husband. As Clare begins inserting herself into Irene's life, Irene is thrown into a panic, terrified of the consequences of Clare's dangerous behavior. And when Clare witnesses the vibrancy and energy of the community she left behind, her burning desire to come back threatens to shatter her careful deception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Passing?
This edition of Passing has approximately 167 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Passing?
For most readers, Passing typically takes between 3h 29m and 2h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Passing?
The estimated word count for Passing is approximately 41,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Passing?
Passing was written by Nella Larsen, Matthew Hodgson, Tamar Mishmar.
When was Passing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.