Saul, Jack
The Sins of the Cities of the Plain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781934555316
- author:
- Saul, Jack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Valancourt Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 0.6 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Sins of the Cities of the Plain is a frank and explicit narrative tracing the development of a young man's 'vices' in Victorian England's clandestine gay underworld. The story follows Jack, a handsome young man who uses his body to navigate life, as he progresses from boarding school to young adulthood amidst London's thriving but hidden gay scene.
Featuring a unique blend of fact and fiction, this 1881 novel incorporates real-life personages involved in the Cleveland Street Scandal and the Oscar Wilde trials, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of those living on the margins of society during this period. This new edition presents the unabridged text of the first edition, housed at the British Library, alongside a new introduction and facsimile reproduction of the original title pages.
Notably, this edition marks the first complete reprinting of the original text, differing from previous modern editions which have been altered and rewritten. A rare and important work, The Sins of the Cities of the Plain is a significant contribution to the study of homosexuality in Victorian England.
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