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📘 The young and evil by Charles Henri Ford

Published in 1933 by Obelisk Press, The Young and the Evil presents a candid, non‑judgmental look at gay life in 1930s New York. The story follows characters such as Julian and Karel—figures modeled on the author Charles Henri Ford and his contemporary, and explores themes of art, sexuality, and community within Harlem and Greenwich Village.

First publish date: 1933

Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction

Authors: Charles Henri Ford

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