A Short History of Queer Women

Name: A Short History of Queer Women
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780861542840
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By Kirsty Loehr

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Summary

A Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty Loehr provides an engaging and informative look at the often-overlooked contributions of queer women throughout history. The book delves into the lives of these trailblazers, highlighting their roles and impact across various fields, from arts to activism, offering an entertaining and accessible narrative that broadens the understanding of queer history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the lives and stories of remarkable women who have shaped history through their queer identities. With a witty and engaging tone, it offers an insightful look into their contributions and the impact they have made on society.

A Short History of Queer Women

Dispensing with the patriarchal bullshit, Kirsty Loehr exposes centuries of outrageous straightwashing

Queer women have always existed – let’s put them back in the history books

Description

Female same-sex desire has been written out of history since, well, forever.

Not anymore! From the first women’s football team in Britain to pirates and lesbian Avengers, via countless love letters and literary salons, A Short History of Queer Women sets the record straight on women who have loved other women through the ages. Examining social constructs of gender and sexuality and navigating queer history’s many Annes, Anns and Barbaras (seriously, there seem to be a finite number of lesbian names), Kirsty Loehr exposes centuries of outrageous straightwashing.

Dispensing with the patriarchal nonsense, Loehr puts queer women such as Charlotte Brontë, Anne Frank and Bessie Smith back in the narrative and uncovers a rich and poignant history.

Who says lesbians can’t be funny?

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A Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty Loehr is praised for its engaging and witty storytelling, offering a heartfelt and humorous journey through lesbian history. Reviewers have highlighted its ability to uncover hidden stories with a mix of romance, shock, and an earnest call for recognition. The book's fast-paced and entertaining narrative has been noted as both fun and candidly expressive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861542840

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Global History History & Military Humour Kirsty Loehr LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kirsty Loehr is a writer and English teacher. She has a master’s degree in transnational creative writing and loves football, history and humour – but not necessarily in that order. She lives in Brighton.