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Real

Real

The Letters of Mina Harker and Sam D'Allesandro
Literary Fiction
Pages
115
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

Through a series of candid letters, writers Dodie Bellamy and Sam D'Allesandro share their lives, art, and friendship. Their correspondence, written in the late 1980s and early 1990s, openly discusses sexuality, illness, and the AIDS crisis affecting their community. This book offers an intimate look at love, loss, and creativity during a difficult time.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadMelancholicEmotionalThought-Provoking
EpistolaryFound Family

Genres

Literary Fiction

Authors

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Dodie Bellamy

Dodie Bellamy is an author known for her experimental fiction and essays. Her work, like Small Blows Against Encroaching Totalitarianism, often explores personal and political themes with a distinctive voice. She is a significant figure in contemporary literature.

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Sam D'Allesandro

Sam D'Allesandro is an author known for the book "Real." His writing explores contemporary themes with a direct style.

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Sam D'Allesdandro

Sam D'Allesandro is the author of the novel Real. Their writing explores themes of identity and connection, often within contemporary settings. Readers who enjoy character-driven stories will find much to appreciate in their work.