duet
first edition, 1964.
follows a woman’s growing desire for other women as she becomes increasingly dissatisfied with her sexual relationships with men. written within the constraints of the lesbian pulp genre, it reflects the limited possibilities available to lesbian writers at the time. sally m. singer, who wrote under pseudonyms, was one of the few openly lesbian writers working in the genre. she described the pressures of the publishing during that era: “same-sex affection is out of the mainstream loop in this country; therefore, give it to us overtly for fun and games (hetero titillation), but make sure you tack on an ending of misery, punishment, sadness. that was the commercial voice, loud and distinct.”
new york: a midwood book/ tower publications. 4.25 x 7 inches. 156 pages. mass market paperback. bound in paper wrappers. book condition: toned with mild shelfwear. very good. Item #2858
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