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Not a Passing Phase assembles a lively, contentious anthology of essays by scholars from the Lesbian History Group. The volume interrogates the omission of lesbians from mainstream histories, revealing how figures such as Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot, Edith Simcox, Vera Brittain, and Winifred Holtby cultivated passionate friendships and forged invisible networks. By examining the experiences of lesbians within various professions, the essays offer fresh insights into literary and historical movements and advocate for a new, political approach to historical research. Since its founding in 1984, the Lesbian History Group has provided a platform for feminist scholars, and this volume includes contributions from Rosemary Auchmuty, Alison Oram, Sheila Jeffreys, and others.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Lesbian History Group
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