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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... sit the courtesan , the harlot , and the lady with the pug dog . There they still sit in the rough and ready - made clothes that the male writer has had perforce to clap upon their shoulders . But Mary Carmichael will have out her ...
... sit the courtesan , the harlot , and the lady with the pug dog . There they still sit in the rough and ready - made clothes that the male writer has had perforce to clap upon their shoulders . But Mary Carmichael will have out her ...
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... sitting . Be sure to be casual and swing your arms as you walk . Remain standing close to her , but be careful not ... sitting is really dim and you want to get a better look at her , you can invite her to come sit at the bar with you ...
... sitting . Be sure to be casual and swing your arms as you walk . Remain standing close to her , but be careful not ... sitting is really dim and you want to get a better look at her , you can invite her to come sit at the bar with you ...
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... sitting with her long legs stretched out tensely in front of her . She was wrapped in her own thoughts , her eyes ... sit on the seat beside her . They listened to the music while the other two women spoke in low voices . When the song ...
... sitting with her long legs stretched out tensely in front of her . She was wrapped in her own thoughts , her eyes ... sit on the seat beside her . They listened to the music while the other two women spoke in low voices . When the song ...
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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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