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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... picked up a cup from the counter and scooped it into the hot steaming pot . The cups were glass . There was no pattern on them . They were old . The glass was thick and I couldn't see through it . It was rough from so many washings . I ...
... picked up a cup from the counter and scooped it into the hot steaming pot . The cups were glass . There was no pattern on them . They were old . The glass was thick and I couldn't see through it . It was rough from so many washings . I ...
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... picked up the wheat roll , then picked up the basket and turned to put the basket away . As she turned , I saw her pop the wheat roll into her mouth . She did it like it was nothing . My mouth fell open in awe . I stared at her . The ...
... picked up the wheat roll , then picked up the basket and turned to put the basket away . As she turned , I saw her pop the wheat roll into her mouth . She did it like it was nothing . My mouth fell open in awe . I stared at her . The ...
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... picked at the pickle loaf and pushed her ankle up into my lap where her mother couldn't see . I choked on the white bread and broke out in a sweat . Lee wore her hair pushed up like the whorls on scallop shells . She toasted mushrooms ...
... picked at the pickle loaf and pushed her ankle up into my lap where her mother couldn't see . I choked on the white bread and broke out in a sweat . Lee wore her hair pushed up like the whorls on scallop shells . She toasted mushrooms ...
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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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