The bible of lesbianism—The Times
The outpouring of support Hall received from members of the public around the world, who wrote to thank her for creating, in her heroine Stephen Gordon, a character with whom they could identify—Alison Flood, Guardian
Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness still holds a place as a beacon for sexual self-discovery—Hephzibah Anderson, BBC Culture
A pioneering lesbian novel—Daily Telegraph
Beautifully written and constructed, with delightful prose. It is the standard-bearer; the lesbian The Grapes of Wrath—Lee Lynch
The archetypal lesbian novel —Times Literary Supplement
One of the first and most influential contributions of gay and lesbian literature—New Statesman
Passionately felt and courageous—Spectator
One of the most influential gay and lesbian novels, The Well of Loneliness
recounts the life and loves of Stephen Gordon, a defiant woman who
simply wants to be true to herself. Named by a father who wanted a
boy, Stephen is a keen fencer, horse rider and lover of women. Her less-
than-feminine behaviour causes a rift between her and her mother and
eventually she leaves home, living on her own terms and experiencing a
series of affairs. Her journey of self-discovery takes her from bohemian
Paris to the battlefield of World War One, where she becomes a hero
- while we witness her joy and pain at being an `other'. Banned for
obscenity in 1928 and not republished until 1949, The Well of Loneliness
is a compelling exploration of sexuality and gender identity.
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The Well of Loneliness
One of the most influential gay and lesbian novels, The Well of Loneliness
recounts the life and loves of Stephen Gordon, a defiant woman who
simply wants to be true to herself. Named by a father who wanted a
boy, Stephen is a keen fencer, horse rider and lover of women. Her less-
than-feminine behaviour causes a rift between her and her mother and
eventually she leaves home, living on her own terms and experiencing a
series of affairs. Her journey of self-discovery takes her from bohemian
Paris to the battlefield of World War One, where she becomes a hero
- while we witness her joy and pain at being an `other'. Banned for
obscenity in 1928 and not republished until 1949, The Well of Loneliness
is a compelling exploration of sexuality and gender identity.
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BN ID: | 2940191871080 |
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Publisher: | Naxos Audiobooks |
Publication date: | 06/17/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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