About the book
The orphan of a Danish mother and a West Indian father, Helga Crane is a young woman caught between cultures and in search of a home. Though her beauty and education open many doors, as a biracial woman in 1920s America, Helga is accepted by neither the Black nor the white communities—instead remaining an object of curiosity and an outsider wherever she goes. Her furious quest for belonging will take her from Chicago to New York to Denmark: a journey rife with autobiographical parallels to Larsen’s own life.
With its astonishingly contemporary take on identity and an angry, rebellious heroine, Quicksand is a classic novel ripe for rediscovery.
Editions of Quicksand
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781454953074
- EBook
- ISBN 9781454953081
Read an Excerpt
The orphan of a Danish mother and a West Indian father, Helga Crane is a young woman caught between cultures and in search of a home. Though her beauty and education open many doors, as a biracial woman in 1920s America, Helga is accepted by neither the Black nor the white communities—instead remaining an object of curiosity and an outsider wherever she goes. Her furious quest for belonging will take her from Chicago to New York to Denmark: a journey rife with autobiographical parallels to Larsen’s own life.
With its astonishingly contemporary take on identity and an angry, rebellious heroine, Quicksand is a classic novel ripe for rediscovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quicksand about?
The orphan of a Danish mother and a West Indian father, Helga Crane is a young woman caught between cultures and in search of a home. Though her beauty and education open many doors, as a biracial woman in 1920s America, Helga is accepted by neither the Black nor the white communities—instead remaining an object of curiosity and an outsider wherever she goes. Her furious quest for belonging will take her from Chicago to New York to Denmark: a journey rife with autobiographical parallels to Larsen’s own life.
With its astonishingly contemporary take on identity and an angry, rebellious heroine, Quicksand is a classic novel ripe for rediscovery.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Quicksand?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Quicksand?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781454953074
Is Quicksand part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Signature Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Quicksand?
Nella Larsen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Quicksand is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781454953074) and ebook(ISBN 9781454953081)
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