Passing by Nella Larsen

Welcome to our reading guides for Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel, Passing.

As you read the novel yourself, use these guides to help you tighten your reading, deepen your thinking, and expand your arsenal of close reading tools (including annotation, note taking, free writing, and more!).

Introduction & chapter 1

Part 1

Parts 2 & 3

Bonus deep reading

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