Sycamore, Mattilda Bernstein

Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing Up with the AIDS Crisis

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ISBN 13:
9781551528502
author:
Sycamore, Mattilda Bernstein
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Arsenal Pulp Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
22.6 x 14.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.14

Description

Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing up with the AIDS Crisis This collection of personal essays offers a crucial perspective on the ongoing impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis on queer lives. Written by members of the generation that came of age during the epidemic, these essays explore the trauma and resilience of those who lived through this period. With eloquence and incisiveness, they challenge conventional wisdom and provide a necessary bridge between experiences. The essays in this book respond to the question of how to reckon with the trauma that continues to this day, and imagine a way out. They provide a unique insight into the lives of those who grew up with the AIDS crisis, and offer a powerful exploration of the ways in which this experience has shaped their lives and their understanding of the world. Through their stories, these writers shed light on a specific generational story, one that is often overlooked in discussions of the AIDS crisis. This collection is a vital contribution to the ongoing conversation about the impact of the epidemic on queer lives, and is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this period in history.

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