Imagine writing a book that was so obviously gay that the censorship committees couldn't even tell what it was. This week, Sadie brings us up to speed on Djuna Barnes, a fascinating and influential figure of the 20th-century modernist literature movement. Known for her provocative and experimental writing style, Barnes pushed boundaries through her life and writing with an unapologetic embrace of her queerness. With an unconventional childhood, a career in journalism, poetry, and writing, and her unique blend of modernism, feminism, and social critique, Barnes left a lasting impact as a trailblazer in the literary world.

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