The Well of Loneliness (eBook)

Radclyffe Hall (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
1012 Seiten
Aude Classics (Verlag)
979-8-8690-9272-4 (ISBN)

Infos

The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, first published in 1928, is a pioneering work and classic in lesbian literature. This novel tells the story of Stephen Gordon, a woman who identifies as a lesbian in an era of profound social constraints. The book addresses the struggles and societal challenges she faces in her search for love and acceptance.Hall's novel is a groundbreaking exploration of gender and sexual identity, delving into themes of isolation, societal norms, and the pursuit of personal happiness against overwhelming odds. Its powerful narrative and empathetic portrayal of its protagonist make it a landmark book in the history of LGBTQ+ literature. The Well of Loneliness is essential reading for those interested in gender studies, social history, and the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.1.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 1928-publication • acceptance • empathetic-portrayal • gender-identity • Gender-Studies • groundbreaking • Isolation • lesbian-literature • LGBTQ+-literature • LGBTQ+-rights • Love • personal-happiness • Radclyffe-Hall • sexual-identity • social-history • societal-norms • The-Well-of-Loneliness
• ISBN-13: 979-8-8690-9272-4 / 9798869092724