Nella Larsen

1891–1964

1 standalone book

Nellallitea "Nella" Larsen (born Nellie Walker; April 13, 1891 – March 30, 1964) was an American novelist. She worked as a nurse and a librarian and published two novels, Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929), as well as a few short stories. Despite her limited literary output, she gained recognition from her contemporaries. A revival of interest in her work began in the late 20th century, particularly as scholars examined themes of racial and sexual identity. Her novels have been the subject of numerous academic studies, and she is now widely acknowledged for her contributions to literature.

Born

1891