What was Carl Van Vechten's most controversial novel?
Mississippi Melody
Southern Storm
Nigger Heaven
Harlem Hustle
Answer
Nigger Heaven, published in 1926, boldly confronts racial tensions and disparities in New York's Harlem neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance. Van Vechten delves into the complexities of race, class, sexuality, and cultural identity, offering a unique perspective on the African-American experience and challenging societal norms of the time.
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