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
Stephen Gordon is an ideal child of aristocratic parents - a fencer, a horse rider and a keen scholar. Stephen grows to be a war hero, a bestselling writer and a loyal, protective lover. But Stephen is a woman, and her lovers are women. As her ambitions drive her, and society confines her, Stephen is forced into desperate actions.
A classic that was banned in 1928 in one of the country's most famous obscenity trials, but went on to become an international bestseller
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A classic that was banned in 1928 in one of the country's most famous obscenity trials, but went on to become an international bestseller
The Well of Loneliness
Stephen Gordon is an ideal child of aristocratic parents - a fencer, a horse rider and a keen scholar. Stephen grows to be a war hero, a bestselling writer and a loyal, protective lover. But Stephen is a woman, and her lovers are women. As her ambitions drive her, and society confines her, Stephen is forced into desperate actions.
A classic that was banned in 1928 in one of the country's most famous obscenity trials, but went on to become an international bestseller
A classic that was banned in 1928 in one of the country's most famous obscenity trials, but went on to become an international bestseller
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BN ID: | 2940171251499 |
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Publisher: | W. F. Howes Ltd |
Publication date: | 01/09/2014 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 915,832 |
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