The Canon Library
Cover of Passing

Harlem Renaissance ยท Novel

Passing

by Nella Larsen. A major work by Nella Larsen exploring race, identity, passing; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

Find a print edition

Browse Bookshop.org's current catalog to choose an available edition.

Some purchase links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Date
1929
Origin
United States
Era
Harlem Renaissance
Genre
Novel
Canon tier
Expanded canon
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Nella Larsen exploring race, identity, passing; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.

Access and editions