The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature

by Ellen McCallum (Editor), Mikko Tuhkanen (Editor)

The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature presents a global history of the field. It is an unprecedented summation of critical knowledge on gay and lesbian literature that also addresses the impact of gay and lesbian literature on cognate fields such as comparative literature and postcolonial studies. Covering subjects from Sappho and the Greeks to queer modernism, diasporic literatures, and responses to the AIDS crisis, this volume is grounded in current scholarship. It presents new critical approaches to gay and lesbian literature that will serve the needs of students and specialists alike. Written by leading scholars in the field, The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature will not only engage readers in contemporary debates but also serve as a definitive reference for gay and lesbian literature for years to come.

Genres: Queer, Nonfiction, LGBT

1115 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 2014

Reviews

[Jarrett Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A phenomenal anthology of articles on LGBT literature spanning the ancient world, the medieval and Victorian era, and modern America. I always knew LGBT literature had a long and impressive history but this bulky, beautiful text has opened my eyes anew. I highly recommend this book for grad students and academics in English, sociology, and gender and sexuality studies.

[Mills College Library]

809.89206 C1785 2014