Diana A Strange Autobiography lesbian classic Frederics 1939 Dial Citadel h/c

Description: * Diana A Strange Autobiography by Diana Frederics Citidel Press Dial Press 1939 1st edition. The author’s real name is Frances V. Rummell * Diana it's the first explicitly lesbian autobiography where the two women end up happily together.* Condition inside is very good, nice binding, sturdy stitching. Please see photos for the covers & inside pages. Some spine roll. * “This is one of the first accounts of growing up as a lesbian and is written in the first person, 1939. In the book, Diana is presented as the unexceptional daughter of an unexceptional plutocratic family. During adolescence, she finds herself drawn with mysterious intensity to a girl friend. The narrative follows Diana's progress through college; a trial marriage that proves she is incapable of heterosexuality; intellectual and sexual education in Europe; and a series of lesbian relationships culminating in a final tormented triangular struggle with two other women for the individual salvation to be found in a happy couple. This well-known book has been published many times over the years in softcover”* Barbara Grier, in the 3rd edition of The Lesbian in Literature (1981) gives this book an AB*** rating, the best. *Please see scans for additional condition details and plot blurbs. * Diana A Strange Autobiography by Diana Frederics Citidel Press Dial Press 1939 1st edition. The author’s real name is Frances V. Rummell * Diana it's the first explicitly lesbian autobiography where the two women end up happily together.* Condition inside is very good, nice binding, sturdy stitching. Please see photos for the covers & inside pages. Some spine roll. * “This is one of the first accounts of growing up as a lesbian and is written in the first person, 1939. In the book, Diana is presented as the unexceptional daughter of an unexceptional plutocratic family. During adolescence, she finds herself drawn with mysterious intensity to a girl friend. The narrative follows Diana's progress through college; a trial marriage that proves she is incapable of heterosexuality; intellectual and sexual education in Europe; and a series of lesbian relationships culminating in a final tormented triangular struggle with two other women for the individual salvation to be found in a happy couple. This well-known book has been published many times over the years in softcover”* Barbara Grier, in the 3rd edition of The Lesbian in Literature (1981) gives this book an AB*** rating, the best. *Please see scans for additional condition details and plot blurbs. * This is hard to find in any condition, priced to sell. Don’t miss this chance! I also have for auction ending this same day are three other early hardcovers: Torchlight to Valhalla, Desert of the Heart and The Illusionist * Please view my other lesbian vintage pulp novels and other gay and LGBT auction items ending the day before this one, save and combine on shipping where possible. * Winner pays $18.00 postage for Canada or the USA. ,. Combine and save where possible. If you buy more than one item, wait for my invoice so I can combine shipping. * Satisfaction guaranteed. Good luck and thanks for your interest.

Price: 19.47 CAD

Location: Ottawa

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