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Originally Posted by astrangerhere
...I always like the chance to discuss actual LGBT literature.
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I thought the lit club must've had some other LGBT selections over the years but upon quick perusal I don't see any except three that are all only tangentially- Memoirs of Hadrian, The Master and Leaves of Grass. Odd that all of those concern historical figures/real people and are quite discreet and secondary about the subject. We have had a fair amount of LGBT nominations though through the years, although most of those nominations (that come to mind) as well as the selections mentioned have to do with men and not women. I do recall Sappho being nominated once early on but that might be it. In the general club, I remember there was Carmilla which was equally discreet as the others mentioned but did concern women, as well as the selection of Fanny and Stella which was definitely LGBT with bells on and, well, anything but discreet! Anyway, all that to say, this may be the lit club's first actual LGBT selection if it's chosen, especially the L, although if the book is anything like the film it's rather subtle and nuanced even so.
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PS - the movie adaptation, while making some unnecessary changes, was absolutely gorgeous.
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Oh, it'll be interesting then to see what's different.