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The Well of Loneliness follows the life of Stephen, a woman born into aristocratic society who excels as a fencer, horse rider, scholar, war hero, and bestselling writer. As she navigates the rigid social codes of late‑19th‑century England, she also pursues deep, emotionally‑intense relationships with other women. Pressure from society, ambition, and the necessity to protect her identity lead Stephen to make desperate, increasingly difficult choices.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Radclyffe Hall
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