LGBTQ+ literature
- Lesbian & Gay
Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
“Stone Butch Blues” by Leslie Feinberg is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender identity, resilience, and the struggle for acceptance. This semi-autobiographical work follows the life of Jess Goldberg, a stone butch lesbian navigating the complexities of identity and society in the mid-20th century. Author’s Background Leslie Feinberg, born in 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, was a prominent…
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Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
“Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin is a poignant and daring novel that explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. Set in 1950s Paris, this narrative delves into the complexities of human emotions and the struggles of a young American man grappling with his sexuality. Author’s Background James Baldwin, born in 1924 in Harlem, New York, was a prolific writer…
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