Intimate Friends: Women Who Loved Women, 1778-1928

Experience the captivating world of female same-sex desire with Intimate Friends: Women Who Loved Women, 1778-1928. This thought-provoking book takes you on a journey through the history of educated English and American women, uncovering their intimate and often secretive relationships. Delve into a 150-year period that shaped the landscape leading up to the groundbreaking publication of Radclyffe Hall's renowned novel, The Well of Loneliness.

Within the pages of Intimate Friends, distinguished scholar Martha Vicinus peels back the layers of history to reveal the hidden connections and passionate bonds that flourished between women. Learn about the fascinating dynamics of all-female communities, May-December romances, and the intriguing allure of the female rake. Vicinus also sheds light on the complexities of mother-daughter affection and the religious language that women used to express their intricate and elusive erotic feelings.

Through meticulously researched diaries, letters, and archival sources, Vicinus brings to life a diverse range of women, from the enigmatic Ann Lister who chronicled her sexual exploits in code to Mary Benson, the wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Immerse yourself in the stories of an enthralling group of wealthy Anglo-American lesbians living in Paris, and experience the vivid and colorful prose that Vicinus employs to paint a vibrant picture of women exploring same-sex desire in uncharted territory.

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