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The Well of Loneliness

Book • 1928
The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that follows the life of Stephen Gordon, a woman from an aristocratic family who identifies as a lesbian.

The book delves into themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, shedding light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals during that era.

First published in 1928, it became a landmark work in queer literature despite facing censorship and controversy.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Katie Cooper
in relation to Beatrice's character development and style in
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Joanna Miller
's novel, "The Eights."
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Writing strong female characters: Joanna Miller on The Eights
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Lucy Bland
as the book that was tried for indecency in 1928.
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The Other Virgin's Baby | How WW1 Changed Sex | 4
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Kara Swisher
in the context of a 1920s trial and censorship.
Kids and Phones: Moral Panic or Time to Panic? with Jonathan Haidt
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Simone Collins
when discussing Radclyffe Hall as author of a groundbreaking lesbian novel and her long-term partnership.
Are Lesbians Faking It?
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Rana Mitter
references that book dealt very openly with lesbian relationships
Censorship, editing and self-censorship
Mentioned as a rather awful book, but one of the only things to read when the speaker was a child.
Diana Souhami, "No Modernism Without Lesbians" (Head of Zeus Book, 2020)
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Carole Beu
as another book the group reads and find surprisingly mild despite its banning.
Book review: The Society of Literary Marauders by Sasha Wasley
Mentioned by Charles Bryant as a radical book depicting a lesbian, providing a point of reference for Laura Dillon.
Michael Dillon: Trans Pioneer

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