Lost Gay Novels

A Reference Guide to Fifty Works from the First Half of the Twentieth Century

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing, Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Gay
Cover of the book Lost Gay Novels by Anthony Slide, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anthony Slide ISBN: 9781136572159
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Anthony Slide
ISBN: 9781136572159
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Searching for an introduction to the shadowy, intriguing world of early 20th century gay-themed fiction?

In Lost Gay Novels, respected pop culture historian Anthony Slide resurrects fifty early 20th century American novels with gay themes or characters and discusses them in carefully researched, engaging prose. Each entry offers you a detailed discussion of plot and characters, a summary of contemporary critical reception, and biographical information on the often-obscure writer. In Lost Gay Novels, another aspect of gay life and society is, in the words the author, “uncloseted,” providing you with an absorbing glimpse into the world of these nearly forgotten books.

Lost Gay Novels gives you an introduction to:

  • authors who aren't usually associated with homosexuality, including John Buchan, James M. Cain, and Rex Stout
  • the history of gay publishing in the US and abroad
  • gay themes in novels published between 1917 and 1950-with entries from nearly every year!
  • the ways in which the popular culture of the time shaped the authors' attitudes toward homosexuality
  • the difficulty of finding detailed biographical information on little-known authors

If you're interested in gay studies or history, or even if you're just looking for a comprehensive guide to titles you've probably never heard of before, Lost Gay Novels will be a welcome addition to your collection. The introduction from author Slide-called by the Los Angeles Times “a one-man publishing phenomenon”-provides you with an overview to the basics of this landmark collection. Themes found in many of the titles include death, secrecy, and living a double life, and in reading the entries you will discover just why these themes are so common.

As Slide says in his introduction: “The approach of the novelist toward homosexuality may not always be a positive one… but the works are important to an understanding of contemporary attitudes toward gay men and gay society.” Lost Gay Novels will help you further your own understanding of the dynamic relationship between literature and culture, and you will finish the book with a greater appreciation of modern American gay fiction.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Searching for an introduction to the shadowy, intriguing world of early 20th century gay-themed fiction?

In Lost Gay Novels, respected pop culture historian Anthony Slide resurrects fifty early 20th century American novels with gay themes or characters and discusses them in carefully researched, engaging prose. Each entry offers you a detailed discussion of plot and characters, a summary of contemporary critical reception, and biographical information on the often-obscure writer. In Lost Gay Novels, another aspect of gay life and society is, in the words the author, “uncloseted,” providing you with an absorbing glimpse into the world of these nearly forgotten books.

Lost Gay Novels gives you an introduction to:

If you're interested in gay studies or history, or even if you're just looking for a comprehensive guide to titles you've probably never heard of before, Lost Gay Novels will be a welcome addition to your collection. The introduction from author Slide-called by the Los Angeles Times “a one-man publishing phenomenon”-provides you with an overview to the basics of this landmark collection. Themes found in many of the titles include death, secrecy, and living a double life, and in reading the entries you will discover just why these themes are so common.

As Slide says in his introduction: “The approach of the novelist toward homosexuality may not always be a positive one… but the works are important to an understanding of contemporary attitudes toward gay men and gay society.” Lost Gay Novels will help you further your own understanding of the dynamic relationship between literature and culture, and you will finish the book with a greater appreciation of modern American gay fiction.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Internet, Democracy and Democratization by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Stigmata by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Arabian Society Middle Ages by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book The Scene of the Mass Crime by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Satire by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Environmental Challenges in South-East Asia by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book EU-Russia Relations in Crisis by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Women, Gender Equality, and Post-Conflict Transformation by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Time, Culture and Identity by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Behavioural Analysis of Crime by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Primary Schools by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Britain and Canada by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book Diversity and Tolerance in Socio-Legal Contexts by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book The Political and Economic Thought of the Young Keynes by Anthony Slide
Cover of the book British Travel Writers in Europe 1750-1800 by Anthony Slide
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy