Queer There and Everywhere: An Annotated Bibliography of Queer Literature

This bibliography provides an extensive list of queer literature, including novels, short stories, plays, and poems. The entries are organized by genre and include annotations that provide a brief overview of the work and its significance to queer literature.

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Novels

• Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin (1956)

  This classic novel tells the story of David, a young American man living in Paris, who falls in love with Giovanni, an Italian bartender. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of queer relationships.

• The Color Purple by Alice Walker (1982)

  This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Celie, a young black woman who is abused by her father and stepfather. Despite her hardships, Celie finds strength and love in her relationships with other women.

• Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides (2002)

  This National Book Award-winning novel tells the story of Calliope Stephanides, a young woman who is born with both male and female genitalia. The novel explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the body.

Short Stories

• "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892)

  This classic short story tells the story of a woman who is driven to madness by her husband's insistence that she stay in bed and rest. The story is a powerful exploration of the psychological effects of oppression.

• "The Lesbian" by Andrea Dworkin (1974)

  This short story tells the story of a lesbian who is abused by her lover. The story is a powerful indictment of homophobia and violence against lesbians.

• "The Man Who Was Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton (1908)

  This short story tells the story of a group of anarchists who are trying to overthrow the government. The story is a clever and witty exploration of the nature of identity and the power of masks.

Plays

• The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer (1985)

  This play tells the story of a group of gay men in New York City who are dealing with the AIDS crisis. The play is a powerful and moving exploration of the impact of AIDS on the queer community.

• Angels in America by Tony Kushner (1993)

  This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of two gay men in New York City who are dealing with the AIDS crisis and their own personal struggles. The play is a complex and ambitious work that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning.

• Rent by Jonathan Larson (1996)

  This musical tells the story of a group of artists and friends who are struggling to make ends meet in New York City. The musical is a celebration of love, friendship, and the power of art.

Poetry

• Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman (1855)

  This classic collection of poetry celebrates the beauty of the human body and the power of love. Whitman's poetry is often considered to be the foundation of American queer literature.

• The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall (1928)

  This groundbreaking novel tells the story of a lesbian woman who is struggling to find her place in society. The novel is a powerful and moving exploration of the challenges faced by lesbians in the early 20th century.

• Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg (1993)

  This novel tells the story of Jess Goldberg, a butch lesbian who is struggling to find her place in the world. The novel is a powerful and moving exploration of the challenges faced by transgender and gender non-conforming people.

This bibliography is just a small sample of the vast and diverse body of queer literature that exists. These works offer a variety of perspectives on the queer experience, and they are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the full complexity of LGBTQ+ life.

Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World

by Sarah Prager

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