Editions & Revisions James Huneker’s Painted Veils, published in 1920, was indeed controversial for its time and includes lesbian content that was quite daring for the era. The character who is lesbian-coded is Dora, who is portrayed as Easter’s “mannish” friend and companion. Dora is depicted as having masculine characteristics both physically and in her … Read more
Editions & Revisions 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 … Read more
Editions & Revisions Clemence Dane’s novel Regiment of Women (published in 1917) doesn’t contain explicit lesbian content by modern standards, but it does feature coded representations of lesbian relationships that were quite controversial for its time. Regiment of Women is the debut novel of Winifred Ashton writing as Clemence Dane. The novel centers on a … Read more
Editions & Revisions First published in 1868. This book is a historical and philosophical examination of female friendships throughout history and across different cultures. The book does discuss deep emotional bonds and intense friendships between women, including some historical relationships that modern scholars might interpret through a queer lens. However, it’s important to understand that … Read more
Editions & Revisions While some poems express deep affection and emotional connections, these expressions are consistent with the romantic literary style of the 19th century and the period’s conventions of same-sex friendship. Editions Table Title Year ISBN Cover Poems 1859 — Poems 1906 —