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Van Vechten's controversial novel,'Nigger Heaven' is set in which part of New York?
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Set in Manhattan, Carl Van Vechten's "Nigger Heaven" delves into the lives of Harlem's African-American community during the Harlem Renaissance. Published in 1926, the novel stirred controversy for its candid portrayal of race relations and social issues within the neighborhood, offering a unique perspective on the era's cultural and social dynamics.
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