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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered literature : a genre guide / Ellen Bosman and John P. Bradford ; edited by Robert B. Ridinger.
Van Pelt Library PS153.G38 B67 2008
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bosman, Ellen.
- Series:
- Genreflecting advisory series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gay people's writings, American--Bibliography.
- Gay people's writings, American.
- Gay people's writings--Bibliography.
- Gay people's writings.
- American fiction--20th century--Bibliography.
- American fiction.
- Libraries and sexual minorities.
- Homosexuality and literature.
- History.
- Gay people.
- United States.
- Gay people--Fiction--Bibliography.
- Homosexuality and literature--History--20th century.
- Sexual minorities in literature.
- Gay people in literature.
- Readers' advisory services--United States.
- Readers' advisory services.
- Libraries and sexual minorities--United States.
- Fiction in libraries--United States.
- Fiction in libraries.
- LGBTQ+ history.
- LGBTQ+ literature.
- LGBTQ+ people.
- Genre:
- Bibliographies.
- Fiction.
- LGBTQ+ fiction
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 422 pages ; 26 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2008.
- Summary:
- Here is a long-overdue genre guide to a previously ignored body of literature. The book aims to provide the reader and readers' advisor with an introduction to 20th-century gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered literature, offering an essential guide and reference resource. All popular genres of literature are examined, including fiction, drama, and life stories (biography, autobiography, and memoirs), with the main emphasis on current fiction. More than 1,100 titles are organized according to genres, subgenres, and formats. Annotations provide brief, engaging plot summaries, information about awards, indication of which populations are addressed (e.g., gay, lesbian, teen), and, often, suggestions for read-alikes. Subject terms or keywords accompany each entry to enhance access to more read-alikes. A brief history of the literature, comments on the genres, and tips for working with readers round out the volume.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- History of gay and lesbian literature
- Collection development and readers' advisory
- Classics
- General fiction
- Coming out
- HIV/AIDS and other health issues
- Historical fiction
- Romance
- Fantasy
- Science fiction
- Horror fiction
- Mystery and crime
- Comics and graphic novels
- Drama
- Life stories : biography, autobiography, and memoirs.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-379) and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9781591581949
- 159158194X
- OCLC:
- 183926391
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