The landmark novel about the cultural meaning of race, first published in 1929, is a remarkably candid exploration of shifting racial and sexual boundaries which tells the story of an two African-American woman who must confront lies and secret fears.

Introduction

Suggestions for Further Reading

A Note on the Text 
Part One: Encounter 
Part Two: Re-Encounter 
Part Three: Finale
Explanatory Notes

Nella Larsen; Introduction by Emily Bernard; Notes by Thadious M. Davis