{"title":"Barbara Vesey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbara Vesey's works delve into the intricate tapestry of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, exploring the depths of human emotion and creative expression. With a keen eye for detail, her narratives often intertwine passion and artistic endeavour, inviting readers to reflect on the transformative power of love and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling that captures the essence of cultural experience, as seen in titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Love That Dares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vesey's writing offers a thoughtful exploration of relationships framed within artistic contexts, making her books a compelling choice for those drawn to literature rich in emotional and cultural insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-love-that-dares-by-rachel-smith-9781781579695","title":"The Love That Dares","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“What this charming, moving and fascinating collection proves is that the [letter] form itself – a scribbled note, a declaration of love, an outpouring of passion, a bitter word – has always been with us.” – Mark Gatiss\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA good love letter can speak across centuries, and reassure us that the agony and the ecstasy one might feel today have been shared by lovers long gone. In \u003ci\u003eThe Love That Dares\u003c\/i\u003e, queer love speaks its name through a wonderful selection of surviving letters between lovers and friends, confidants and companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers. Together, they weave a narrative of queer love through the centuries, through the romantic, often funny, and always poignant words of those who lived it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIncluding letters written by:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Cage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudre Lorde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Britten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLorraine Hansberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalt Whitman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVita Sackville-West\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRadclyffe Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllen Ginsberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599645524204,"sku":"9781781579695","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781579695-the-love-that-dares.jpg?v=1777982673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barbara-vesey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}