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Mercedes de Acosta’s “Moods” (published in 1919) is a collection of poetry that contains subtle but notable lesbian themes, though like much literature of its era, these themes are often veiled or expressed through metaphor.
The collection reflects de Acosta’s own identity – she was openly lesbian at a time when this was extremely rare in society, especially among public figures. She had relationships with many famous women of her era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.
