Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A. : A DocumentaryThis book is a collection of documents relating to the treatment of gay men and lesbians in America's history. Each section includes an introduction by the compiler. |
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Page 89
... moral indignation a quarter of a century ago , Mr. Blumenthal said : " The decency of the show was challenged by many worthy citizens , and accord- ing to the standards of morality obtaining at that time the play was indecent . Our ...
... moral indignation a quarter of a century ago , Mr. Blumenthal said : " The decency of the show was challenged by many worthy citizens , and accord- ing to the standards of morality obtaining at that time the play was indecent . Our ...
Page 373
... moral attitude is not attained as the result of conscious effort on the part of these persons ; it seems rather to be a natural tendency . This may be explained in several ways . There may be a congenitally feeble [ sexual ] instinct ...
... moral attitude is not attained as the result of conscious effort on the part of these persons ; it seems rather to be a natural tendency . This may be explained in several ways . There may be a congenitally feeble [ sexual ] instinct ...
Page 403
... moral tone which the book assumes may be gained from the attitude taken by its principal character towards her mother , pictured as a hard , cruel , and pitiless woman , because of the abhorrence she displays to unnatural lust , and to ...
... moral tone which the book assumes may be gained from the attitude taken by its principal character towards her mother , pictured as a hard , cruel , and pitiless woman , because of the abhorrence she displays to unnatural lust , and to ...
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