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- ISBN13: 9780385416092
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First published in 1928, this timeless portrayal of lesbian love is now a classic. The thinly disguised story of Hall's own life, it was banned outright upon publication and almost ruined her literary career.
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Summary: The saddest book ever
I have never cried as hard as I did when I read this. It's incredible. I recommend it to anyone who likes emotional books.
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Summary: "Can One Be True To One's Own Heart?"
This once upon a time 'hush-hush' closet book...is now, free to "come out!"
Born into pomp & circumstance and the apple of her daddy's eye, in a
strict Victorian age of aristocratic do's & don't's, a seemingly odd little girl
discovers early on, that shes a little different than all the other, little girls.
As a teenager and on into adulthood, she is forced to search deep within
herself and realize that her education, privileged upbringing, financial and material wealth and the cream of aristocratic male suitors and paternal matchmaking, are defenseless barriers against her true longing..., the committed love of and sexual union with, another woman.
The initial infatuation and suppression of her feelings, led to a love triangle, a social scandal and the unequivocal disclosure of her lesbianism and the union with her first, female, lover. A woman who just happened to have been engaged, to a man.
Set in the back drop of a war, the mental and emotional battles this woman faced, are no less, dramatic. The passionate love and losses of the human heart are clearly amplified in her battle to conform to the norms of society, yet be true too her own, heart.
Regardless of your sexual preference or lack thereof, it's a book worth,
reading! Nina
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Summary: Fast and easy purchase
Purchased the book and within three days received it. Great, fast, consistent, service. Thank you.
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Summary: Truly Thought Provoking
I am usually a fast reader, however, it has taken me about a week to finish this book, simply because after reading a few pages, I begin to think about some of the deeper questions asked in the novel. It almost makes me sick to have graduated college, I think this book would be a great discussion piece in some of the literature/ sexual identity classes I took. I think this novel is important for everyone to read.
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Summary: Classic
This is a wonderful book for those interested in LGBT history. Though it has mostly been considered a lesbian book, it also explores the world of gender nonconformity and trans.
I highly recommend it.
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