The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall This pride month, discover the groundbreaking and moving lesbian novel that rocked the British establishment.As a little girl Stephen Gordon always felt different. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A ground-breaking and moving lesbian novel that was banned in Britain on first publicationThis pride month, discover the groundbreaking and moving lesbian novel that rocked the British establishment.As a little girl Stephen Gordon always felt different.A talent for sport, a hatred of dresses and a preference for solitude were not considered suitable for a young lady of the Victorian upper-class. But when Stephen grows up and falls passionately in love with another woman, her standing in the county and a place at the home she loves becomes untenable.Stephen must set off to discover whether there is anywhere in the world that will have her.The complete and enhanced edition contains extra information and archival material that tells the fascinating story behind The Wells controversial publication, trial and ban in 1928. Back Cover WITH ADDED MATERIAL ABOUT THE OBSCENITY TRIAL THAT BANNED THIS BOOK A pioneering lesbian novel Daily Telegraph As a little girl Stephen Gordon always felt different. A talent for sport, a hatred of dresses and a preference for solitude were not considered suitable for a young lady of the Victorian upper-class. But when Stephen grows up and falls passionately in love with another woman, her standing in the county and her place at the home she loves become untenable. Stephen must set off to discover whether there is anywhere in the world that will have her. This edition contains extra material about the fascinating story behind this books controversial publication, trial and ban in 1928. See also: Rubyfruit Jungle Author Biography Radclyffe Hall, the pen name of Marguerite Radclyffe-Hall, was born in Bournemouth on 12 August 1880. She was educated at Kings College, London, and later undertook further studies in Germany. Hall was renowned for her open homosexuality, a subject dealt with in her best-known novel, The Well of Loneliness (1928), a semi-autobiographical work and the only one of her eight novels to deal with overt lesbian themes. Her open treatment of lesbianism in The Well of Loneliness occasioned a trial for obscenity; it was banned and an appeal refused, which resulted in all copies in Britain being destroyed. The United States allowed its publication after a long court battle. She also published several volumes of verse including Twixt Earth and Stars- Poems (1906) and Songs of Three Counties and Other Poems (1913). Adams Breed (1926), a sensitive novel about the life of a restaurant keeper won the Prix Femina and the 1927 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. Hall died in 1943 at the age of 68 from cancer. Review Passionately felt and courageous * Spectator *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 Promotional A ground-breaking and moving lesbian novel that was banned in Britain on first publication Review Text Passionately felt and courageous Review Quote Passionately felt and courageous Promotional "Headline" A ground-breaking and moving lesbian novel that was banned in Britain on first publication Details ISBN1784870323 Author Radclyffe Hall Year 2015 ISBN-10 1784870323 ISBN-13 9781784870324 Media Book Publication Date 2015-07-02 Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1886 Death 1943 DEWEY 823.912 Pages 608 Publisher Vintage Publishing Short Title WELL OF LONELINESS Series Vintage Classics Language English Illustrations illustrations Format Paperback UK Release Date 2015-07-02 AU Release Date 2015-07-02 NZ Release Date 2015-07-02 Alternative 9781473521612 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145087000;

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