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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... moved his head quickly from side to side as a wild thing will do that is held between bars and whose mind is pitifully bewildered . - ' Water ! ' he cried hoarsely , ' great water - there . This land is surrounded by water ! ' ' What ...
... moved his head quickly from side to side as a wild thing will do that is held between bars and whose mind is pitifully bewildered . - ' Water ! ' he cried hoarsely , ' great water - there . This land is surrounded by water ! ' ' What ...
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... moved to sit on the seat beside her . They listened to the music while the other two women spoke in low voices . When the song was over Maryalice didn't move . Letty rose from the sofa and went to the record player . Delia stood ...
... moved to sit on the seat beside her . They listened to the music while the other two women spoke in low voices . When the song was over Maryalice didn't move . Letty rose from the sofa and went to the record player . Delia stood ...
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... moved me deeply ; yet admiration mingled strangely in my heart with sensations of pity and horror , resultant on my landlady's revelations . ' This beautiful landscape , which appears with the freshness and untouched glory of Eden , is ...
... moved me deeply ; yet admiration mingled strangely in my heart with sensations of pity and horror , resultant on my landlady's revelations . ' This beautiful landscape , which appears with the freshness and untouched glory of Eden , is ...
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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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