The Penguin book of lesbian short storiesIn this wide-ranging anthology, 32 women from Britain, continental Europe and the Americas express the depth and complexity of lesbian literature. Including stories about coming-out and cross-dressing, as well as vampire tales, science fiction, parody, and romance, this collection "casts the world in a different light." -The New Republic. |
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Contents
SARAH ORNE JEWETT Marthas Lady 1897 | 1 |
RENEE VIVIEN Prince Charming 1904 translated | 20 |
The Wise Sappho c 191618 26 | 41 |
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| Title | The Penguin book of lesbian short stories |
| Author | Margaret Reynolds |
| Editor | Margaret Reynolds |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Penguin Books, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0140240187, 9780140240184 |
| Length | 429 pages |
| Subjects | › › Fiction / Anthologies (multiple authors) Fiction / Gay Fiction / Lesbian Lesbians Lesbians' writings Literary Collections / General Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Short stories Social Science / Gay Studies Social Science / Lesbian Studies Women |
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