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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... arms about me and that , if the cradling of your arms is not enough to soothe me , your kiss will become more clinging , your hands more amorous , and that you will accord me the sensual satisfac- tion that is the surcease of love ...
... arms about me and that , if the cradling of your arms is not enough to soothe me , your kiss will become more clinging , your hands more amorous , and that you will accord me the sensual satisfac- tion that is the surcease of love ...
Page 215
... arms straight in as butch a position as possible . Experiment at home with jukebox poses , and get a friend to tell you what angle you look best in against the light . Be extra casual and take a long time with your selections . Be very ...
... arms straight in as butch a position as possible . Experiment at home with jukebox poses , and get a friend to tell you what angle you look best in against the light . Be extra casual and take a long time with your selections . Be very ...
Page 270
... arms and we just sat there a whole lot longer , and Liz cried and cried and cried , and then she didn't cry any more , she just sat in my arms and held on to Mog . Later still we finished what was left of the brandy , and at about five ...
... arms and we just sat there a whole lot longer , and Liz cried and cried and cried , and then she didn't cry any more , she just sat in my arms and held on to Mog . Later still we finished what was left of the brandy , and at about five ...
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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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