HISTORICAL FICTION SET IN 17TH CENTURY MEXICO BASED ON THE LIFE OF SOR JUANA, A MEXICAN NUN AND POET OFTEN CONSIDERED NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST LESBIAN WRITER - BRILLIANT AND VIBRANT
VPL - Literary Lesbian Reads
A survey of lesbian literary fiction. While the genre can be traced back to the Greek poet Sappho on the Island of Lesbos in 630 BCE, it is only in the last century that lesbian literature has gained popularity. Lesbian literature tends to suffer from the issue of definition - what makes a work "lesbian?" A lesbian author, lesbian subject matter, lesbian characters, a predilection towards romantic lesbian love? Some critics even argue against its existence, citing that any book with a romance arc or a female protagonist could easily be considered "lesbian" without changing the genre. Despite its contradictions and nuances, this is an important cannon of literature, with its own seminal works, subgenres, history and tropes. Comprising of multiple subgenres and distinct styles, these titles tend to place emphasis on character, tone, and atmosphere rather than plot, and are often concerned with larger philosophical ideas and themes. While by no means comprehensive, this list provides both Western works as well as novels in translation. Get started with these titles carefully selected by the reading specialists at Vancouver Public Library. If you would like a personalized reading list, please use the Books Just For You service at https://www.vpl.ca/readnext.
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Desert of the Heart
a Novel
Stone Butch Blues
a Novel
Patsy
a Novel
Mostly Dead Things
a Novel
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