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The Hidden Tradition of Homosexual Literature in English from 1748 to 1914
Pages
458
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology delves into twentieth-century gay fiction, specifically examining texts that circulated before the formal genre of "gay fiction" emerged. It explores how writers addressed homosexual themes indirectly before greater societal tolerance allowed for more direct representation. The collection offers an entertaining and revealing look at the literary treatment of homosexuality throughout history.