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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... reached a good ninety - nine ) , many Mour- ners of many Races and many Tempers , and as they loved me differently in Life so I would have them plan differently for me in Death . Think then of as many manner of Rites of Interment and ...
... reached a good ninety - nine ) , many Mour- ners of many Races and many Tempers , and as they loved me differently in Life so I would have them plan differently for me in Death . Think then of as many manner of Rites of Interment and ...
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... reached the subway she collapsed on a seat , exhausted . She wanted to get home and into bed so badly that she could hardly wait . She was late getting home but even so , Marcie had not arrived . She wanted very much to see her , but ...
... reached the subway she collapsed on a seat , exhausted . She wanted to get home and into bed so badly that she could hardly wait . She was late getting home but even so , Marcie had not arrived . She wanted very much to see her , but ...
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... reached with the other hand for the leather seam that accentuated , pulled up and divided Kerry's genitals . The curve was like a ripe peach pushed into her hand . It rubbed insistently against her palm . Kerry made the same noise she ...
... reached with the other hand for the leather seam that accentuated , pulled up and divided Kerry's genitals . The curve was like a ripe peach pushed into her hand . It rubbed insistently against her palm . Kerry made the same noise she ...
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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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