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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... soft . There was a thin layer of shiny glaze on the top . They were soft and white around the sides but brown on the bottom from the tray and beige to brown to dark brown on the top like shellac . When we tore them open they were soft ...
... soft . There was a thin layer of shiny glaze on the top . They were soft and white around the sides but brown on the bottom from the tray and beige to brown to dark brown on the top like shellac . When we tore them open they were soft ...
Page 225
... soft bread . We made shells ; we hollowed out the insides with a finger and what was left was the shiny brown top and white sides and brown bottom and one hole in the side . Some- times we found shells where someone had made one and ...
... soft bread . We made shells ; we hollowed out the insides with a finger and what was left was the shiny brown top and white sides and brown bottom and one hole in the side . Some- times we found shells where someone had made one and ...
Page 256
... soft enough to cajole the most important deal ; helped herself to filter coffee and read advertising awards . She gained an hour and a half , only rider to get any break at all , consequently the only one with any speed left in her ...
... soft enough to cajole the most important deal ; helped herself to filter coffee and read advertising awards . She gained an hour and a half , only rider to get any break at all , consequently the only one with any speed left in her ...
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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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