Description
Explore the compelling narrative of 'Passing' with this unabridged audio book on MP3 format. From Bolinda/Audible, this gripping tale delves into the complexities of racial identity and social acceptance, exploring profound themes of race, identity, and the intricate dynamics between friends. Set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, the story follows Clare Kendry, a light-skinned African American woman who navigates life passing as white, married to a man oblivious to her heritage. She sacrifices her past for social privilege but grapples with the emotional and ethical implications of her choice. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Irene Redfield, remains rooted in the African American community, caught between her fascination with Clare's world and her own sense of identity. This audio book invites listeners to engage with the rich textures of race and longing while revealing the societal pressures that shape their lives. This audio book is BRAND NEW and shipped from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. FREE shipping available with an estimated delivery time of 15 days. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking narrative today.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781867551218
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
Clare Kendry is living on the edge. Light-skinned, elegant, and ambitious, she is married to a racist white man unaware of her African American heritage, and has severed all ties to her past after deciding to 'pass' as a white woman.
Clare's childhood friend, Irene Redfield, just as light-skinned, has chosen to remain within the African American community, and is simultaneously allured and repelled by Clare's risky decision to engage in racial masquerade for personal and societal gain.
After frequenting African American-centric gatherings together in Harlem, Clare's interest in Irene turns into a homoerotic longing for Irene's black identity that she abandoned and can never embrace again, and she is forced to grapple with her decision to pass for white in a way that is both tragic and telling.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781867551218
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
Clare Kendry is living on the edge. Light-skinned, elegant, and ambitious, she is married to a racist white man unaware of her African American heritage, and has severed all ties to her past after deciding to 'pass' as a white woman.
Clare's childhood friend, Irene Redfield, just as light-skinned, has chosen to remain within the African American community, and is simultaneously allured and repelled by Clare's risky decision to engage in racial masquerade for personal and societal gain.
After frequenting African American-centric gatherings together in Harlem, Clare's interest in Irene turns into a homoerotic longing for Irene's black identity that she abandoned and can never embrace again, and she is forced to grapple with her decision to pass for white in a way that is both tragic and telling.