The Penguin Book of Lesbian Short StoriesMargaret Reynolds The anxiety of unresolved desire is present in many stories - Radclyffe Hall's Miss Ogilvy is unable truly to find herself in this world, Djuna and Lillian hold back from each other in Anais Nin's "Cities of the Interior," and the energy and commitment that should go into a loving relationship are stifled by convention in Jane Rule's story of passion outside marriage. But here are brave spirits, too - Renee Vivien's Sarolta and her Prince(ss) live forever in a vision of ideal tenderness, Colette's heroines preserve the sanctity of their little white bed, and Jewelle Gomez's bulldagger society survives far from the haunts of men. There are coming-out stories, stories about cross-dressing, vampire tales, science fiction, parody, and romance. |
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... Djuna to put all the jewelry on , to smell all the perfumes at once , to wear all her clothes . Djuna was showered with gifts as in a fairy tale , but she could not find in them the fairy - tale pleasure . She felt that to each gift was ...
... Djuna to put all the jewelry on , to smell all the perfumes at once , to wear all her clothes . Djuna was showered with gifts as in a fairy tale , but she could not find in them the fairy - tale pleasure . She felt that to each gift was ...
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... Djuna wanted to enjoy and she could not . She loved Lillian's generosity , Lillian's largeness , Lillian's opulence ... Djuna , nothing but a woman drown- ing , who is clutching at me . . . I love her . When Lillian dressed up in the ...
... Djuna wanted to enjoy and she could not . She loved Lillian's generosity , Lillian's largeness , Lillian's opulence ... Djuna , nothing but a woman drown- ing , who is clutching at me . . . I love her . When Lillian dressed up in the ...
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Margaret Reynolds. This violence which Djuna had loved so much ! It had become a mere sirocco wind , burning and shrivelling . This violence which Djuna had applauded , enjoyed , because she could not possess it in herself . It was now ...
Margaret Reynolds. This violence which Djuna had loved so much ! It had become a mere sirocco wind , burning and shrivelling . This violence which Djuna had applauded , enjoyed , because she could not possess it in herself . It was now ...
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SARAH ORNE JEWETT Marthas Lady 1897 I | 1 |
RENÉE VIVIEN Prince Charming 1904 translated | 20 |
The Wise Sappho c 191618 | 26 |
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