Private Worlds

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Growing Up Gay in Post-War Britain

By Jeremy Seabrook

Summary

In Private Worlds by Jeremy Seabrook, the author delves into the intimate spaces of personal memory and experience. Through reflective storytelling, Seabrook explores the nuanced textures of human lives, capturing the essence of moments often hidden from the public eye. It is a poignant examination of the intersection between personal history and broader societal changes.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the rich tapestry of human experience, as Jeremy Seabrook delves into the intimate and personal realms of people's lives. The author paints a compelling portrait of diverse characters, offering a deep exploration of their inner worlds. The memoir sheds light on both unique and universal struggles, making it a captivating read for those interested in understanding the complexities of human nature.

Private Worlds

A moving memoir chronicling the friendship of two gay men coming of age in 1950s Britain

Description

Shortlisted for The TLS Ackerley Prize 2024

Wonderful ... For anyone who has ever dreamt of leaving a small-town childhood behind them, this is going to wring your heart. It certainly did mine – Neil Bartlett, author of Address Book

In 1950s suburban England, a friendship bloomed between Jeremy Seabrook and Michael O'Neill – two gay men coming of age at a time when homosexuality was still a crime. Their relationship was inflected by secrecy and fear; the shadows that had distorted their adolescent years were never wholly dispelled long into their adult life.

Lyrical, candid and poignant, this is a tale of sexual identity, working-class history and family drama. A memoir of unparalleled authenticity, Private Worlds is an elegy for a doomed friendship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745348421

Publisher: Pluto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pluto Press

Illustration: 6 Halftones, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Jeremy Seabrook LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Romance Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeremy Seabrook (1939-2024) wrote on inequality, poverty and the oppressed in Britain and across the Global South for over half a century. His articles were featured in the Guardian, The Times and the Independent. He has written plays for stage, TV and the theatre, some in collaboration with his close friend, Michael O’Neill. His many books include The Song of the Shirt and Cut Out: Living Without Welfare. In 2023 he published his memoirs, Private Worlds.