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The Green Carnation
Hardcover
General FictionGeneral GLBTQIA FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023035576
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dive into the brilliantly satirical world of Robert Smythe Hichens's The Green Carnation, a literary gem that offers a fascinating glimpse into fin-de-siècle aestheticism. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic of gay literature, notable for its Wildean wit and sharp social commentary.
A daringly provocative novel when first published, The Green Carnation explores themes of art, beauty, and the lives of gay men with a satirical edge that remains both insightful and entertaining. Hichens's work provides a unique lens through which to view the cultural landscape of its time, making it essential reading for anyone interested in literary fiction and LGBTQ+ history. Experience the enduring charm and intellectual depth of this significant work, now available in a beautifully presented print edition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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