The Oldest Gay Novels
Orlando, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Cecil Dreeme, The Sins of the Cities, Well of Loneliness, Carmilla...By Oscar Wilde, Radclyffe Hall, Virginia Woolf, Sheridan Le Fanu, Theodore Winthrop, Bayard Taylor, Harlan Cozad McIntosh, Robert Hichens, Jack Saul, Lucas Malet, Henry Blake Fuller
Length119h 59m
About this audiobook
The Oldest Gay Novels' anthology remarkably curates a pivotal collection that captures the early narratives of LGBTQ+ literature, threading the complex socio-literary evolution from Victorian ambiguities to early 20th-century declarations. Encompassing a range of styles from gothic novellas to modernist explorations, the anthology highlights the breadth of queer expression against a backdrop of varied societal norms. This rich collection not only revisits the clandestine but profoundly insightful works that navigated the peripheries of their time's legal and moral codes, but also illuminates how these narratives laid the groundwork for contemporary discussions on identity and authenticity. The collective authors, including notable figures such as Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolf, bring a rich diversity of backgrounds and artistic visions. Their works collectively contribute to unraveling the intricate tapestries of gay life and perception through historical epochs. The anthology serves as a cultural and literary conduit reflecting and challenging the predominant attitudes of their respective times while fostering a deeper appreciation for early gay literary contributions within the broader literary canon. 'The Oldest Gay Novels' serves as an essential anthology for both scholars and lay readers interested in the origins and evolution of gay literature. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore the philosophical and aesthetic depths of early gay writing, providing a broader understanding and appreciation of this formative genre. Readers will find a treasure trove of insights into how the interplay of narrative style, historical context, and personal conviction weave together to voice a collective, transformative dialogue across generations.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length119 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald (Unabridged)
26Revised & Expanded 1891 Version
2Out & Proud: Gay Classics Collection
27THE PREFACE
3Orlando
28CHAPTER I.
4PREFACE
29CHAPTER II.
5CHAPTER 1
30CHAPTER III.
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6CHAPTER 2
31CHAPTER IV.
7CHAPTER 3
32CHAPTER V.
8CHAPTER 4
33CHAPTER VI.
9CHAPTER 5
34CHAPTER VII.
10CHAPTER 6
35CHAPTER VIII.
11The Picture of Dorian Gray
36CHAPTER IX.
12Original 1890 Version
37CHAPTER X.
13CHAPTER I
38CHAPTER XI.
14CHAPTER II
39CHAPTER XII
15CHAPTER III
40CHAPTER XIII.
16CHAPTER IV
41CHAPTER XIV.
17CHAPTER V
42CHAPTER XV.
18CHAPTER VI
43CHAPTER XVI.
19CHAPTER VII
44CHAPTER XVII.
20CHAPTER VIII
45CHAPTER XVIII.
21CHAPTER IX
46CHAPTER XIX.
22CHAPTER X
47CHAPTER XX.
23CHAPTER XI
48Cecil Dreeme
24CHAPTER XII
49Biographical Sketch of the Author
25CHAPTER XIII
50Stillfleet and His News
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Das Gespenst von CantervilleOscar Wilde1h 34m4.1 (242.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray & Cecil Dreeme (2 Gay Classics)Oscar Wilde, Theodore Winthrop22h 57m$1.99 · $0.00
Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray (Zweisprachige Ausgabe: Deutsch-Englisch)Oscar Wilde18h 25m4.2 (1.5M)$1 · $0.00
Der glückliche PrinzOscar Wilde, Wilhelm Cremer25m4.4 (205)$2 · $0.00
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