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Bread & Wine is a graphic autobiography drawn by Mia Wolff and written by Samuel R. Delany. The book traces how Delany, an American author and professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, encountered Dennis, a thoughtful man living on the streets, and how their friendship blossomed into a lasting gay partnership. Through its panels, the work offers insight into the personal lives, relationship dynamics, and broader social contexts of a 20th‑century gay couple.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Samuel R. Delany
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