Another mother tongue : gay words, gay worlds

by Judy Grahn

Paper Book, 1984

LCC

HQ76.25 .U5 G72 1984

Status

Available

Call number

HQ76.25 .U5 G72 1984

Genres

Publication

Boston : Beacon Press, c1984.

Description

Examines the life styles of gay men and women and discusses the role of gay culture in mainstream society.

User reviews

LibraryThing member keylawk
Blending her own and others' poetry, lively "words", with history and the etymologies, the author autobiographically celebrates gay and lesbian Culture. It is confessional history, retrieving a legacy.

With Index.

Subjects

Homosexuality Miscellanea
Homosexuality Terminology
Lesbianism Miscellanea
Lesbians United States Psychology
Lifestyles United States Miscellanea

Awards

Stonewall Book Award (Winner — 1985)

Language

English

Physical description

xix, 324 p.; 24 inches

ISBN

0807067172 / 9780807067178

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