The Well of Loneliness
Will be published approx. on 19. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-486-85638-4 (ISBN)
Description
A daring, emotionally charged novel that shattered taboos in 1928, this groundbreaking work follows Stephen Gordon, a woman born into privilege but condemned to social exile for her love of other women.
The Well of Loneliness faced fierce censorship and legal battles soon after its initial publication when it was charged with obscenity, making it a beacon of resilience and defiance. More than a story, it's a rallying cry for visibility, dignity, and authenticity: "Give us also the right to our existence." Rediscover this groundbreaking work that shaped queer history.
The Well of Loneliness faced fierce censorship and legal battles soon after its initial publication when it was charged with obscenity, making it a beacon of resilience and defiance. More than a story, it's a rallying cry for visibility, dignity, and authenticity: "Give us also the right to our existence." Rediscover this groundbreaking work that shaped queer history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-486-85638-4 (9780486856384)
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Marguerite Antonia Radclyffe-Hall, also known by her pen name Radclyffe Hall, was an English poet and author best known for her novel The Well of Loneliness, a groundbreaking work in lesbian literature.