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Books : The Well of Loneliness (Virago modern classics)
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780860682547
Edition: New edition
ISBN: 0860682544
Label: Virago Press Ltd
Manufacturer: Virago Press Ltd
Number Of Pages: 456
Publication Date: April 29, 1982
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Studio: Virago Press Ltd
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Rating:
- The love that dare not speak its name...
Radclyffe Hall was an amazingly perceptive person who was born not only in the wrong body but the wrong era... This classic book is an absolute must for anyone confused about their sexuality. There is a reason why it is referred to as "the lesbian bible"...!! Without a doubt the inspiration for this book was Radclyffe Hall's own real life experiences interspersed with her own fantasies-on this occasion reality/fantasy work..!! NOT recommended in real-life..!!
Rating: - The Well Of Loneliness
I love this book, it was given to me by my cousin, and I have to be honest, was not particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of reading it to begin with, but as soon as I got into it, I couldn't put it down.
However, I do not agree with the claim on the front of the cover describing it as "The Bible of Lesbianism" because in all honesty it is not. Radclyffe Hall may have herself been a lesbian, but in some ways this novel skirts over the issue and almost gives the impression that ... Read More
Rating:
- Interesting book but not a great one
This is an interesting book, but suffers from the hype surrounding it. The early chapters describing Stephen's childhood and her relationship with her father (and to a lesser extent her mother) are very moving and definitely the best part of this novel. Once we come to Stephen's adult life, I felt it became rather dull and needed a lot more editing.
However, an interesting read.
Rating:
- Not worth the scandal it caused
If you're studying lesbian literature, obscenity trials or queer history in general, this book has unfortunately become foundation stuff and might be worth trawling through. If you're a young dyke just starting to read queer writing, it'll just make you feel hopeless and there are far better writers around. Radclyffe Hall may have been a pioneer and a martyr, and she does at least get marks for courage considering the atmosphere of the time, but as a writer she was mediocre (and apparently as a person ... Read More
Rating: - A fantastic piece of literature!
'The Well of Lonliness' is an absolutely sensational book. The way in which Hall explores the feelings and emotions of Stephen are stunningly effective. I couldn't put this book down and the empathy which she makes you feel with the characters is incredible. This is the first book which reduced me to tears- I defy anyone not to be moved by it. I advise anyone and everyone to read this book as it truely is a fantastic piece of literature.
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The Well of Loneliness (Virago modern classics)
by: Radclyffe Hall
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EAN: 9780860682547
Edition: New edition
ISBN: 0860682544
Label: Virago Press Ltd
Manufacturer: Virago Press Ltd
Number Of Pages: 456
Publication Date: April 29, 1982
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Studio: Virago Press Ltd
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Rating:
- The love that dare not speak its name...Radclyffe Hall was an amazingly perceptive person who was born not only in the wrong body but the wrong era... This classic book is an absolute must for anyone confused about their sexuality. There is a reason why it is referred to as "the lesbian bible"...!! Without a doubt the inspiration for this book was Radclyffe Hall's own real life experiences interspersed with her own fantasies-on this occasion reality/fantasy work..!! NOT recommended in real-life..!!
Rating:
- The Well Of LonelinessI love this book, it was given to me by my cousin, and I have to be honest, was not particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of reading it to begin with, but as soon as I got into it, I couldn't put it down.
However, I do not agree with the claim on the front of the cover describing it as "The Bible of Lesbianism" because in all honesty it is not. Radclyffe Hall may have herself been a lesbian, but in some ways this novel skirts over the issue and almost gives the impression that ... Read More
Rating:
- Interesting book but not a great oneThis is an interesting book, but suffers from the hype surrounding it. The early chapters describing Stephen's childhood and her relationship with her father (and to a lesser extent her mother) are very moving and definitely the best part of this novel. Once we come to Stephen's adult life, I felt it became rather dull and needed a lot more editing.
However, an interesting read.
Rating:
- Not worth the scandal it causedIf you're studying lesbian literature, obscenity trials or queer history in general, this book has unfortunately become foundation stuff and might be worth trawling through. If you're a young dyke just starting to read queer writing, it'll just make you feel hopeless and there are far better writers around. Radclyffe Hall may have been a pioneer and a martyr, and she does at least get marks for courage considering the atmosphere of the time, but as a writer she was mediocre (and apparently as a person ... Read More
Rating:
- A fantastic piece of literature!'The Well of Lonliness' is an absolutely sensational book. The way in which Hall explores the feelings and emotions of Stephen are stunningly effective. I couldn't put this book down and the empathy which she makes you feel with the characters is incredible. This is the first book which reduced me to tears- I defy anyone not to be moved by it. I advise anyone and everyone to read this book as it truely is a fantastic piece of literature.
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