Gentleman Jack [electronic resource] : A Biography of Anne Lister, Regency Landowner, Seducer and Secret Diarist
Steidele, Angela2018
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Anne Lister was a Yorkshire heiress, an intrepid world traveller and a proud lesbian during a time when it was difficult simply to be female. She chose to remain unmarried, dressed all in black and spoke openly of her lack of interest in men. The first woman to climb Vignemale in the treacherous Pyrenees, she journeyed as far as Azerbaijan and slept with a pistol under her pillow. As daring as Don Juan and as passionate as Heathcliff, Anne would not be constrained by the mores of Regency society.Anne's diaries lay hidden for many years, before scholars were brave enough to crack their code. Her erotic confessions and lively letters tell the story of an extraordinary woman. In this groundbreaking new book, celebrated author Angela Steidele gives a fresh perspective on the life of a cult historical figure.
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[Place of publication not identified] : Serpent's Tail, 2018
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1 online resource (1 text file)
ISBN:
9781788161008
Language:
English
BRN:
2779871