
The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Joseph and His Friend, Cecil Dreeme, The Sins of the Cities of the Plain…By Oscar Wilde, Bayard Taylor, Henry Blake Fuller, Jack Saul, Theodore Winthrop, Petronius, Harlan Cozad McIntoshLength70h 49m
About this audiobook
The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set offers a vivid exploration of themes centered around love, identity, and societal norms, capturing the essence of life and literature from eras past. The curated selections span across a range of literary styles, including the decadence of Wilde, the adventurous narratives of Winthrop, and the audacious escapades of Petronius. This collection emphasizes the dynamic spectrum of queer narratives, encapsulating tales of both harm and liberation, showcasing the beauty and complexity of same-sex love within their contexts, thus offering a rich tableau of the queer experience through history. The anthology brings together the works of varied and influential voices such as Oscar Wilde, known for his sharp wit, and Harlan Cozad McIntosh, an eloquent chronicler of personal and social challenges. This gathering spans different cultural and historical moments, from the classical decadence reflected in Petronius' work to modern narratives depicting nuanced psychological landscapes. These authors, through their unique perspectives, have collectively unfolded the richness of an underrepresented narrative within the greater literary canon, echoing the continuous struggle and resilience found within LGBTQ+ communities. This compilation serves as an indispensable resource for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the multiplicity of queer literary artistry. The Green Carnations presents an opportunity to engage with a variety of narratives that have both shaped and defied traditional literary movements. When readers engage with this collection, they are invited not only into a world of diversified storytelling but also into a cultural dialogue that deepens comprehension of queer heritage and its profound impact on literature. A must-read for its breadth of insights and educational merit, this set is a testament to the enduring power and diversity of queer voices in literature."}
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length70 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set
26CHAPTER XI.
2CHAPTER I
27CHAPTER XII
3CHAPTER II
28CHAPTER XIII.
4CHAPTER III
29CHAPTER XIV.
5CHAPTER IV
30CHAPTER XV.
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6CHAPTER V
31CHAPTER XVI.
7CHAPTER VI
32CHAPTER XVII.
8CHAPTER VII
33CHAPTER XVIII.
9CHAPTER VIII
34CHAPTER XIX.
10CHAPTER IX
35CHAPTER I. JOSEPH.
11CHAPTER X
36CHAPTER II. MISS BLESSING.
12CHAPTER XI
37CHAPTER III. THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
13CHAPTER XII
38CHAPTER IV. MISS BLESSING CALLS ON RACHEL MILLER.
14CHAPTER XIII
39CHAPTER V. ELWOOD'S EVENING, AND JOSEPH'S.
15THE PREFACE
40CHAPTER VI. IN THE GARDEN.
16CHAPTER I.
41CHAPTER VII. THE BLESSING FAMILY.
17CHAPTER II.
42CHAPTER VIII. A CONSULTATION.
18CHAPTER III.
43CHAPTER IX. JOSEPH AND HIS FRIEND.
19CHAPTER IV.
44CHAPTER X. APPROACHING FATE.
20CHAPTER V.
45CHAPTER XI. A CITY WEDDING.
21CHAPTER VI.
46CHAPTER XII. CLOUDS.
22CHAPTER VII.
47CHAPTER XIII. PRESENTIMENTS.
23CHAPTER VIII.
48CHAPTER XIV. THE AMARANTH.
24CHAPTER IX.
49CHAPTER XV. A DINNER PARTY.
25CHAPTER X.
50CHAPTER XVI. JOSEPH'S TROUBLE, AND PHILIP'S.