Lillian Faderman
Lillian Faderman is an American historian whose work primarily focuses on lesbian and LGBT history and literature. She is a professor emerita at California State University, Fresno, and has authored numerous books on the subjects of gender and sexuality, including 'Surpassing the Love of Men' and 'Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers'. Faderman's work has been influential in the field of LGBT studies and she has received several awards for her scholarship and writing.
Books
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1. Odd Girls And Twilight Lovers
This book is a comprehensive history of lesbian life in twentieth-century America, tracing the evolution of lesbian identity and subcultures from the early 1900s to the end of the 1980s. It explores the challenges and prejudices faced by lesbians, the development of a distinct lesbian community, and the varied ways in which lesbians have fought for visibility and acceptance. Through personal accounts, social analysis, and historical detail, the work delves into the lives of both famous and ordinary lesbians, examining the intersection of gender, sexuality, and societal norms, and highlighting the courage and resilience of women who lived and loved outside the mainstream.
The 5174th Greatest Book of All Time
