Plum Bun by Jessie Fauset
A Novel Without a Moral
After her parents’ deaths, a light‑skinned young woman leaves Philadelphia for New York and chooses to pass as white to pursue artistic ambitions and social freedom. As she ascends in elite circles and enters a fraught romance with a wealthy, prejudiced suitor, she distances herself from her darker‑skinned sister and the community she hides. Disillusionment reveals the moral and emotional costs of passing, and a sincere bond with a fellow artist prompts her to confront her choices, reconcile with family, and embrace an authentic life grounded in both love and identity.
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- Published
- 1928
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- American
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- Pages
- 300-340
- Original Language
- English
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