The Well of Loneliness (eBook)
457 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772967-9 (EAN)
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Radclyffe Hall, born Marguerite Radclyffe Hall on August 12, 1880, in Bournemouth, England, is a distinguished figure in English literature, renowned for her trailblazing themes and deep exploration of lesbian identity. She was educated at King's College London and later inherited her father's estate, which allowed her to concentrate on writing. Hall's literary career is hallmarked by her novel 'The Well of Loneliness' (1928), a seminal work in lesbian literature. This novel, despite its controversial reception and subsequent legal battles over obscenity, has become a classic, praised for its compassionate portrayal of homosexual life and struggle for acceptance. Known for her bold exploration of a then-taboo subject, Hall's narrative style is characterized by its earnest and forthright approach. Writing under the name Radclyffe Hall, she brought forth narratives that challenged the social mores of the time, marking her as a pioneer in the representation of queer themes in literature. She was also an established poet, with collections such as 'Twixt Earth and Stars' (1906) and 'Songs of Three Counties and Other Poems' (1913). Her literary contributions extend beyond her most famous work, with novels like 'The Unlit Lamp' (1924) and 'Adam's Breed' (1926), the latter of which won the Prix Femina Vie Heureuse and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Radclyffe Hall's impact on literature and LGBTQ+ rights is undiminished, and her works continue to be celebrated and studied for their profound cultural and historical significance.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
Schlagworte | 1920s queer fiction • Alan Hollinghurst • British lesbian authors • classic lesbian romance • Death in Venice • early 20th century England • early 20th century lesbian books • Gender identity • Gender identity in literature • Giovanni's Room • historical LGBTQ+ fiction • Human Spirit • lesbian literature classics • LGBTQ+ narratives • LGBTQ romance novels • Maurice • Michael Cunningham • Middlesex • obscenity trial • Oranges are not the Only Fruit • Patricia Highsmith • personal experiences • queer literature • Radclyffe Hall novels • Resilience • Social recognition • Societal Margins • The Color Purple • The Well of Loneliness themes • Zami |
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