This remarkable novel documents the life of an American of mixed ethnicity who moves freely in society — from the rural South to the urban North and eventually, Europe. A revolutionary work which not only probes the psychological aspects of "passing for white" but also examines the American caste and class system.
This remarkable novel documents the life of an American of mixed ethnicity who moves freely in society — from the rural South to the urban North and eventually, Europe. A revolutionary work which not only probes the psychological aspects of "passing for white" but also examines the American caste and class system.
| ISBN-13: | 9780486285122 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication date: | 05/10/1995 |
| Series: | Dover Thrift Editions: Black History |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Pages: | 112 |
| Sales rank: | 385,814 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d) |
| Age Range: | 14 - 18 Years |
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