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Book Synopsis: After a chance meeting aboard the ocean liner Paris in 1924, Harvard University scholar and activist F. O. Matthiessen and artist Russell Cheney fell in love and remained inseparable until Cheney’s death in 1945. During the intervening years, the men traveled throughout Europe and the United States, achieving great professional success while contending with serious personal challenges, including addiction, chronic disease, and severe depression.
During a hospital stay, years into their relationship, Matthiessen confessed to Cheney that “never once has the freshness of your life lost any trace of its magic for me. Every day is a new discovery of your wealth.” Situating the couple’s private correspondence alongside other sources, Scott Bane tells the remarkable story of their relationship in the context of shifting social dynamics in the United States. From the vantage point of the present day, with marriage equality enacted into law, Bane provides a window into the realities faced by same-sex couples in the early twentieth century, as they maintained relationships in the face of overt discrimination and the absence of legal protections.
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Discover the extraordinary love story of F. O. Matthiessen and Russell Cheney in the remarkable book, "A Union Like Ours". This captivating tale takes you on a journey through their lives, from their chance encounter aboard the ocean liner Paris to their inseparable bond until Cheney's tragic passing in 1945. Experience their incredible adventures across Europe and the United States while facing personal battles of addiction, chronic disease, and severe depression.
Author Scott Bane masterfully weaves together the couple's intimate correspondence and historical sources, revealing the challenges they endured amidst a society marked by discrimination and absence of legal protection for same-sex couples. Gain a profound understanding of the shifting social dynamics in the United States during the early twentieth century. Through this lens, we can appreciate the incredible strength and resilience of Matthiessen and Cheney in their pursuit of a meaningful relationship.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of F. O. Matthiessen and Russell Cheney as you dive into the pages of "A Union Like Ours". Be inspired by their unwavering love and determination, reminding us all of the power of companionship, even in the face of adversity. This book is not merely a narrative; it is a poignant reminder of the progress we have made towards equality and the challenges that paved the way.
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