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This pioneering collection of writings on gay themes from before the Revolution to the post-glasnost period in Russia is an important contribution to gay literature. It includes excerpts from poetry, short fiction, and essays on homosexuality, providing a comprehensive understanding of how it was to be gay in Russia. Despite its shortcomings, the collection succeeds in making the texts accessible to a general reader, even if it fails to provide enough plot and characterization in some sections. The reviewer recommends it for comprehensive gay literature collections.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Kevin Moss
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