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Lesbian romance novels : a history and critical analysis / Phyllis M. Betz.
Van Pelt Library PS153.L46 B485 2009
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Betz, Phyllis M. (Phyllis Marie), 1953-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lesbians' writings, American--History and criticism.
- Lesbians' writings, American.
- Romance fiction--History and criticism.
- Romance fiction.
- Lesbians in literature.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 219 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
- Summary:
- "The author describes the history of the lesbian romance novel and analyses both individual works by authors writing in the genre as well as describing the ways in which lesbian romance novels reflect and transform the techniques of heterosexual romances"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction: reading lesbians reading romance
- From Stephen Gordon to Molly Bolt
- Speaking the unspeakable
- Coding the erotic
- Erotic achievement
- Practicing romance
- Reading between the sheets
- Conclusion: escape clause.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786438365
- 0786438363
- OCLC:
- 373474801
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