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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... beginning to hold moments of something like delight in the last few days . ' You'll spoil your pretty dress , Miss Helena , ' Martha gave shy warning , and Miss Helena stood back and held up her skirts with unusual care while the ...
... beginning to hold moments of something like delight in the last few days . ' You'll spoil your pretty dress , Miss Helena , ' Martha gave shy warning , and Miss Helena stood back and held up her skirts with unusual care while the ...
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... Beginning to End , Top to Bottom , inside and out , she could not understand Women and their Ways as they were about her , above her and before her . She saw them gamboling on the Greensward , she heard them pinch and moan within the ...
... Beginning to End , Top to Bottom , inside and out , she could not understand Women and their Ways as they were about her , above her and before her . She saw them gamboling on the Greensward , she heard them pinch and moan within the ...
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... beginning to doubt it . Had she ever been that courageous person who had faced death in France with such perfect composure ? Had she ever stood tranquilly under fire , without turning a hair , while she issued her orders ? Had she ever ...
... beginning to doubt it . Had she ever been that courageous person who had faced death in France with such perfect composure ? Had she ever stood tranquilly under fire , without turning a hair , while she issued her orders ? Had she ever ...
Contents
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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