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Rubyfruit Jungle is a landmark novel by Rita Mae Brown that chronicles the life of its title character as she navigates adolescence, intimacy, and personal discovery while confronting prejudice and asserting her autonomy. The book is celebrated for its candid exploration of lesbian identity and the broader themes of sexuality and self‑acceptance within a feminist context.
First publish date: January 1, 1987
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Rita Mae Brown
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