Wainwright, Sally

Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister The Official Companion to the BBC Series

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ISBN 13:
9781785944048
author:
Wainwright, Sally
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
BBC Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.6 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography,Historical, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£12.18

Description

The real Anne Lister, as told in her own remarkable diaries. Historian and series consultant Anne Choma brings to life the extraordinary story of one of 19th-century England's most fascinating figures. Through her explosive diaries, partly written in secret code, we gain a unique insight into Anne's innermost thoughts on love, relationships, politics, and society. Fearless, charismatic, and determined to explore her lesbian sexuality, Anne forged her own path in a society that had no language to define her. This companion book features unpublished journal extracts decrypted for the first time, offering a previously unknown world to us. With a foreword by series creator Sally Wainwright, Gentleman Jack sheds new light on the life and times of this remarkable woman. From her ancestral home in Yorkshire to the glittering courts of Denmark, Anne's story is one of courage, resilience, and self-discovery. This book provides a fresh perspective on a fascinating figure, making it an essential read for anyone interested in history, biography, or LGBTQ+ studies.

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