Publisher's Synopsis
A Queer Book is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays written by The Ettrick Shepherd, a Scottish poet and novelist, and published in 1832. The book is considered one of the earliest examples of queer literature, as it explores themes of same-sex desire and gender nonconformity.The stories and poems in A Queer Book depict a range of queer experiences, from the romantic relationships of two men or two women, to the gender-bending adventures of characters who defy traditional gender roles. The book also includes essays on the nature of love and desire, and the social and cultural attitudes that shape them.Despite its groundbreaking content, A Queer Book was not widely read or celebrated in its time, due in part to the censorship and social stigma surrounding queer themes. However, it has since been recognized as an important work in the history of queer literature, and a testament to the resilience and creativity of queer writers throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
