Stryker, Susan (preface)
We Both Laughed In Pleasure
- ISBN 13:
- 9781643620176
- author:
- Stryker, Susan (preface)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 203mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lou Sullivan's meticulously kept journals, spanning from age 11 to his AIDS-related death at 39, offer a unique and complex portrait of a gay man navigating the shifting social, political, and medical landscape of the second half of the 20th century. This landmark book, drawn from Sullivan's diaries, presents a challenging and quotidian account of his inner life, revealing the intricacies of a fascinating and courageous figure. The diaries, which include entries from twenty-four journals, showcase Sullivan's self-articulation and the nuances of his experiences. With a sensual and poetic tone, the diaries complicate and disrupt normative trans narratives, providing a nuanced and thought-provoking account of a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. Through Sullivan's diaries, we gain insight into the inner life of a gay man moving through a period of significant social and cultural change. This book is a significant contribution to the understanding of trans history and identity.
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