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Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America (Between Men--Between Women)

by Lillian Faderman

Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America (Between Men--Between Women) Cover

ISBN13: 9780140171228
ISBN10: 0140171223
Condition: Standard
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Faderman tells the compelling story of lesbian life in the 20th century, from the early 1900s to today's diverse lifestyles. Using journals, unpublished manuscripts, songs, news accounts, novels, medical literature, and numerous interviews, she relates an often surprising narrative of lesbian life. 16 pages of photos. "Engaging . . . compelling . . . poignant and moving . . ".--The Los Angeles Times Book Review.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-361) and index.

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Leslie Joseph, September 6, 2006 (view all comments by Leslie Joseph)
Part history book, part popular culture chronicle of decades of lesbian life, this book provides excellent information in an entertaining vehicle. A great read!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780140171228
Subtitle:
A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America
Other:
Faderman, Lillian
Author:
Faderman, Lillian
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Sexuality
Subject:
Government and political science
Subject:
Lesbian Studies
Subject:
Lesbians
Subject:
Minority group studies
Subject:
Lesbianism
Subject:
Lesbians -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Subject:
Lesbians -- United States -- History.
Subject:
Lesbianism -- United States -- History.
Series:
Between men--between women
Series Volume:
no. 90-119
Publication Date:
June 1992
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
8.44x5.55x.75 in. .73 lbs.

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