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The Complete Works of Nella Larsen
Passing, Quicksand, The Wrong Man, Freedom, SanctuaryBy Nella LarsenNarrated by Mark BowenLength10h 34m
About this audiobook
This collection brings together the powerful and thought-provoking works of Nella Larsen, a literary voice of the Harlem Renaissance, whose nuanced exploration of race, identity, and societal constraints remains as relevant today as when first written. Featuring Passing and Quicksand, Larsen's celebrated novels, alongside shorter but equally compelling pieces like The Wrong Man, Freedom, and Sanctuary, this anthology showcases her ability to illuminate complex human experiences with elegance and depth.
In Passing, Larsen delves into the lives of two light-skinned Black women navigating the ambiguities of racial identity and societal expectations in 1920s America. Quicksand offers a semi-autobiographical exploration of a young woman's search for belonging, highlighting the intersections of race, gender, and personal ambition. The shorter works, such as The Wrong Man and Sanctuary, exhibit Larsen's flair for concise storytelling, capturing dramatic moments that resonate with moral and emotional complexity.
Whether confronting the constraints of societal norms or exploring personal liberation, Larsen's works are timeless examinations of the human condition, offering poignant insights that continue to inspire and challenge readers.
Contents:
Passing
Quicksand
The Wrong Man
Freedom
Sanctuary
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (267)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, StoryGraph, LibraryThing
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byMark Bowen
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJan 22, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works of Nella Larsen - Intro
25Quicksand 10
2Passing - Intro
26Quicksand 11
3Part 1. Encounter. Chapter 1
27Quicksand 12
4Part 1. Chapter 2
28Quicksand 13
5Part 1. Chapter 3
29Quicksand 14
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6Part 1. Chapter 4
30Quicksand 15
7Part 2. Re-encounter. Chapter 1
31Quicksand 16
8Part 2. Chapter 2
32Quicksand 17
9Part 2. Chapter 3
33Quicksand 18
10Part 2. Chapter 4
34Quicksand 19
11Part 3. Finaly. Chapter 1
35Quicksand 20
12Part 3. Chapter 2
36Quicksand 21
13Part 3. Chapter 3
37Quicksand 22
14Part 3. Chapter 4
38Quicksand 23
15Quicksand - Intro
39Quicksand 24
16Quicksand 1
40Quicksand 25
17Quicksand 2
41The Wrong Man - Intro
18Quicksand 3
42The Wrong Man
19Quicksand 4
43Freedom - Intro
20Quicksand 5
44Freedom
21Quicksand 6
45Sanctuary - Intro
22Quicksand 7
46Sanctuary
23Quicksand 8
47The Complete Works of Nella Larsen - Outro
24Quicksand 9
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