On the Shelf July 2018
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 24a
Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing.
In this episode we talk about
This month’s author guest is Justine Saracen
Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog
The Zimmern Chronicle
Brantôme’s Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies
“From Huw Arwystli to Siôn Eirian” by MIhangel Morgan, queer Welsh literature
Primary source material for the study of 17th century English women
Emma Donoghue looks at the intersection of the motifs of hermaphrodite and lesbian in 17-18th century England
Clorinda Donato considers John Cleland’s translation of the life of Catherine VIzzani as a satirical attack on Mary Wortley Montagu
Jacqueline Holler considers the trial confessions of a 16th c Mexican holy woman, heretic, and sexual outlaw
Susan Lanser discusses the political implications of women’s same-sex relationships in 17th century England
Tim Hitchcock looks at homosexual subcultures in 18th century England
New and forthcoming books
The Travels of Charlie by J.B. Marsden (Sapphire Books)
Holding Their Place by Kelly Wacker (Bold Strokes Books)
Shadow of the Phoenix by Rebecca Harwell (Bold Strokes Books)
Thyra’s Promise by Natalie Debrabandere (self-published)
Special non-historic shout-out: A Study in Honor by Claire O’Dell (Harper Collins)
Ask Sappho: Sheena asks “Was there anything similar to drag king performers before the 20th century?”
More info
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