The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
- 448pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
The diary of a remarkable woman who lived life on her terms in Regency Yorkshire. Anne Lister was a wealthy landowner, industrialist - and lesbian.
Anne Lister Libri
Anne Lister fu una proprietaria terriera, diarista e viaggiatrice dello Yorkshire la cui vita fu meticolosamente documentata in diari che superano i quattro milioni di parole. Queste opere offrono una cronaca intima della sua esistenza quotidiana, spaziando dalle sue relazioni romantiche, alle sue vicende finanziarie, fino alla gestione della sua tenuta, Shibden Hall. Riconosciuta come "la prima lesbica moderna" per la sua autoconsapevolezza e il suo stile di vita apertamente omosessuale, Lister affrontò le sfide sociali con notevole franchezza. I suoi diari cifrati, un misto di algebra e greco, rivelano una personalità complessa che visse in modo autentico, offrendo una profonda prospettiva storica.
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Anne Lister
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Originally published as No Priest But Love, this work explores the remarkable life of Anne Lister, whose diaries have been described as the "Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history." Helena Whitbread's meticulous research and editing breathe new life into Lister's extensive journals, which were written in a complex code allowing for intimate and explicit details of her life. This second volume continues to unveil Lister's journey as a landowner, industrialist, traveler, and lesbian. In 1824, Lister arrives in post-revolutionary Paris, seeking to heal from a troubled romance with a married woman. There, she becomes emotionally involved with a young widow, leading to a compelling narrative of love and choice. The story unfolds as Lister navigates her feelings and circumstances, including a husband pursuing his wife who has followed Lister to Buxton, Derbyshire, and her return to Halifax, her birthplace. The backdrop of London and politically charged Paris enriches the narrative, with Lister's vivid descriptions bringing each scene to life. This engaging account offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a trailblazing woman, making it an indispensable read for those interested in lesbian history and personal narratives.