Books like Carnivorous Lamb (Little Sister's Classics) by Agustin Gomez-Arcos
Carnivorous Lamb, originally written in French, follows a young gay man—self‑described as the "carnivorous lamb"—as he rises to adulthood amidst a dismissive father, a contemptuous mother, and a protective brother. Set in Francoist Spain, the novel offers a biting allegory of the era’s oppression while exploring themes of identity, family, and sexuality. The work earned the Prix Hermès, and its 1984 English translation received broad acclaim.
First publish date: December 2007
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Agustin Gomez-Arcos
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