The Persistent Desire: A Femme-Butch Reader

by Joan Nestle

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Overview

Surveys a decade of the attempt to reconstruct and understand the meaning and value of butch-femme relations for the contemporary lesbian, drawing on oral history, fiction, poetry, and fantasy.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	1555831907
Publisher	Alyson Books
Publication date	June 1992
Language	English
Pages	259 pages

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About the Author

Joan Nestle

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.