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Publication
New York: H. Holt, 1995.
Pages
xiv; 786
Description
The revised edition of The Gay and Lesbian Literary Heritage is a reader's companion to this impressive body of work. It provides overviews of gay and lesbian presence in a variety of literatures and historical periods; in-depth critical essays on major gay and lesbian authors in world literature; and briefer treatments of other topics and figures important in appreciating the rich and varied gay and lesbian literary traditions. Included are nearly 400 alphabetically arranged articles by more than 175 scholars from around the world. New articles in this volume feature author
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2014 edition
Awards
Lambda Literary Award (Winner — 1995)
Stonewall Book Award (Finalist — Non-Fiction — 1996)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1995
Physical description
xiv, 786 p.; 9.8 inches
ISBN
0805050094 / 9780805050097
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This is a comprehensive one volume encyclopedia that provides a resource for both the serious and general reader. I find myself returning to it from time to time for the wealth of information and many articles that enhance my reading eperience.