Fanny And Stella

Author : Neil McKenna
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571288502
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fanny and Stella written by Neil McKenna and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Uproarious.' The Times 'Terrifically entertaining.' Evening Standard 'Irresistible.' Daily Mail 'Gripping.' Sunday Telegraph 'A scintillating gem: a cracking page-turner, historically illuminating, culturally fascinating, and a book which effortlessly passes comment on today.' Herald London, April 1870: Fanny and Stella were no ordinary Victorian women. They were young men who liked to dress as women: Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton. Stella was the most beautiful female impersonator of her day, Fanny her inseparable companion. But the Metropolitan Police were plotting their downfall. Fanny and Stella were arrested and subjected to a sensational trial where every lascivious detail of their lives was lapped up by the public. With a cast of peers and politicians, detectives and drag queens, Fanny and Stella is a dazzling and enthralling story of cross examinations, cross-dressing and the the birth of camp.

Author : Morris B. Kaplan
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801465389
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sodom on the Thames written by Morris B. Kaplan and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sodom on the Thames looks closely at three episodes involving sex between men in late-nineteenth-century England. Morris Kaplan draws on extensive research into court records, contemporary newspaper accounts, personal correspondence and diaries, even a pornographic novel. He focuses on two notorious scandals and one quieter incident. In 1871, transvestites "Stella" (Ernest Boulton) and "Fanny" (Frederick Park), who had paraded around London's West End followed by enthusiastic admirers, were tried for conspiracy to commit sodomy. In 1889–1890, the "Cleveland Street affair" revealed that telegraph delivery boys had been moonlighting as prostitutes for prominent gentlemen, one of whom fled abroad. In 1871, Eton schoolmaster William Johnson resigned in disgrace, generating shockwaves among the young men in his circle whose romantic attachments lasted throughout their lives. Kaplan shows how profoundly these scandals influenced the trials of Oscar Wilde in 1895 and contributed to growing anxiety about male friendships. Sodom on the Thames reconstructs these incidents in rich detail and gives a voice to the diverse people involved. It deepens our understanding of late Victorian attitudes toward urban culture, masculinity, and male homoeroticism. Kaplan also explores the implications of such historical narratives for the contemporary politics of sexuality.

Author : Neil McKenna
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786734922
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde written by Neil McKenna and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde, Neil McKenna provides stunning new insight into the tumultuous sexual and psychological worlds of this brilliant and tormented figure. McKenna charts Wilde’s astonishing odyssey through London’s sexual underworld, and provides explosive new evidence of the political machinations behind Wilde’s trials for sodomy. Dazzlingly written and meticulously researched, The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde offers a vividly original portrait of a troubled genius who chose to martyr himself for the cause of love between men.

Author : Carolina De Robertis
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0525563431
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cantoras written by Carolina De Robertis and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In defiance of the brutal military government that took power in Uruguay in the 1970s, and under which homosexuality is a dangerous transgression, five women miraculously find one another—and, together, an isolated cape that they claim as their own. Over the next thirty-five years, they travel back and forth from this secret sanctuary, sometimes together, sometimes in pairs, with lovers in tow or alone. Throughout it all, they will be tested repeatedly—by their families, lovers, society, and one another—as they fight to live authentic lives. A groundbreaking, genre-defining work, Cantoras is a breathtaking portrait of queer love, community, forgotten history, and the strength of the human spirit.

Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Old-Fashioned Girl written by Louisa May Alcott and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" tells the story of Polly Milton, a young girl from the countryside who goes to visit her wealthy and sophisticated friends in the city. The novel is structured in two parts, with the first part focusing on Polly's childhood visit and the second part on her experiences as a young woman. In the first part, Polly stays with the Shaw family, including Tom, Maud, and Fanny. She is initially seen as old-fashioned and unsophisticated compared to her more fashionable city friends. However, her kindness, honesty, and good-hearted nature soon win over the Shaw family, and she becomes a beloved member of their household. The novel explores the contrast between Polly's simple, virtuous upbringing and the more worldly values of her city friends. Polly's influence on the Shaws and her ability to maintain her integrity in the face of societal pressures serve as central themes. In the second part of the book, Polly returns to the city as a young woman, and the story follows her experiences as she navigates the challenges of adulthood, including romance, career aspirations, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Polly's character development is a central focus as she matures and finds her place in the world. "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is known for its moral and ethical themes, as well as its portrayal of the importance of character and virtue. It contrasts the values of simplicity and authenticity with the superficiality of social conventions. The novel also explores themes of friendship, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Louisa May Alcott's "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is a charming and heartwarming coming-of-age story that continues to resonate with readers for its timeless lessons and the enduring appeal of its characters.

Author : Franz Zeier
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780830634835
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Books, Boxes & Portfolios: Binding, Construct and Design, Step-By-Step written by Franz Zeier and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1990-08 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this introduction to the techniques of bookbinding, Franz Zeier guides readers step-by-step through projects for making a variety of boxes, portfolios, book covers, photograph albums, mats, and sewn and adhesive

Author : Ben Kirby
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785238905
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PreachersNSneakers written by Ben Kirby and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founder of the phenomenon social media account PreachersNSneakers tackles how faith, capitalism, consumerism, and (wannabe) celebrity have collided and asks both believers and nonbelievers alike: how much is too much? What started as a joke account on Instagram has turned into a movement. Through this provocative project, the founder of PreachersNSneakers is helping thousands of Jesus followers wrestle with the inevitable dilemmas created by our Western culture obsessed with image and entertainment. In PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities, Ben Kirby approaches many of the difficult questions plaguing countless Christians’ minds, presenting experiences and input from both sides of difficult questions, such as: Should pastors grow wealthy off of religion, and can their churches ever be too large? Do we really believe that divine blessings are monetary, or is that just religious wallpaper to hide our own greed? Is there space in Christendom for celebrities like Kanye and Bieber to exist without distorting the good news? What about this: Is it wrong for someone—even wrong for author Ben Kirby—to call out faith leaders online and leverage “cancel culture” to affect change? PreachersNSneakers will navigate these challenging questions and many more with humor, wit, candor, and a few never-before-published hijinks. Each chapter will explore the various sides of the debate, holding space for us to make up our own minds. This book is not about finding the perfect, “right” way to do something, but instead learning how to articulate what we believe, why we believe it, and what to do when we want to stand up against cultural norms. This book will doubtlessly become a staple for church small groups, college ministries, and book clubs, emboldening struggling believers who want to live a more genuine faith. After all, the Lord works in mysterious colorways.

Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402232144
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Sheep written by Georgette Heyer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, proves once again that love can always triumph. Abigail Wendover, 'on the shelf' at twenty-eight...is determined to prevent her pretty and high-spirited niece from becoming attached to a good-looking town-beau and an acknowledged fortune-hunter of shocking reputation. Unfortunately, that means a confrontation with his scandalous uncle. Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family, is enormously rich from a long sojourn in India, has a scandalous past, and is not at all inclined toward good manners. Miles turns out to be the most provoking creature Abigail has ever met—with a disconcerting ability to throw her into giggles at quite the wrong moment... Could he be Abby's most important ally in keeping her niece from a most unfortunate match? Praise for Georgette Heyer: "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."—Publishers Weekly "A writer of great wit and style... I've read her books to ragged shreds."—Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph "Her books are always bestsellers, but none has dominated the rest of the field quite like this one."—Sunday Express

Author : Neil Bartlett
Publisher : Oberon Books
ISBN 13 : 9781783198368
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stella written by Neil Bartlett and published by Oberon Books. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What’s the odds so long as you’re happy?” — Ernest Boulton, 1869 Alone on the darkened stage of an old music hall, a man reflects on an extraordinary life as he awaits a very ordinary death. Inspired by the scandalous true story of Ernest Boulton – the infamous Victorian cross-dresser – this original production from one of Britain’s most individual theatre-makers is a highly personal meditation on the fine art of living dangerously.

Author : Maimie Pinzer
Publisher : Feminist Press at CUNY
ISBN 13 : 9781558611436
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Maimie Papers written by Maimie Pinzer and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 1997 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An astonishing book. . . .Maimie wrote like a dream"--"New York Times Book Review"