Gay and Lesbian Historical Fiction: Sexual Mystery and Post-Secular Narrative

Jones, N.

The first extensive study of gay and lesbian historical fiction, this book demonstrates how the highly popular sub-genre helps us understand gay and lesbian history. It shows not only why the sub-genre should be taken more seriously by historians but also how it implicitly works to ameliorate divisions between Christianity and homosexuality.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-04-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403976550

DOI: 10.1057/9780230604858

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 218