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Published:
New York : Penguin Books, 2003.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxxv, 122 pages ; 20 cm.
Rating:
HL810L
Status:

Description

Two light-skinned African American women try to pass for white to escape racism, and Clare Kendry cuts her ties to the past and to Irene Redfield, ignoring the fact that that racism exists. -- Novelist.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0142437271
Lexile code:
HL: High-Low
Lexile measure:
810

Notes

General Note
Originally published in the U.S.A. by Alfred A. Knopf, 1929.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Two light-skinned African American women try to pass for white to escape racism, and Clare Kendry cuts her ties to the past and to Irene Redfield, ignoring the fact that that racism exists. -- Novelist.
Target Audience
HL810L,Lexile

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APA Citation (style guide)

Larsen, N. (2003). Passing. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Larsen, Nella. 2003. Passing. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Larsen, Nella, Passing. Penguin Books, 2003.

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Larsen, Nella. Passing. Penguin Books, 2003.

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