The Heart in Exile
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1941147127 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 242 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Heart in Exile book R. Kleist Product was received very quickly and in very good condition. Completely satisfied with purchase. Take 1950's Gay Scene, Add Plot, Stir--for a Good Read Today Infovoyeur Why read about the depressing "gay" scene in London, England, in the 1950's, before Gay Lib? Who wants reminders of the real oppression back then? Like, arrest-gay sex (even in private) was illegal, and police raids on pubs plus blackmail flourished, with risk of career-ruin. Like, social stigma-it was "abnormal," a neurosis. Like, the "Double Life"-more "inverts" . "excellent gay fiction" according to Average American. There are several novels which always make the list of important gay historical fiction. "The Heart in Exile" should definately be added to that list. Originally published in 195excellent gay fiction There are several novels which always make the list of important gay historical fiction. "The Heart in Exile" should definately be added to that list. Originally published in 1953, it recreates gay life in London after World War II, and also includes many references to gay life during the war. The main character is a gay psychiatrist (who has also had experiences w. , it recreates gay life in London after World War II, and also includes many references to gay life during the war. The main character is a gay psychiatrist (who has also had experiences w
It took real courage to write this story, plus a profound insight into human feelings and sensitivities." - Frank G. Slaughter, New York Times "A sad, serious first novel called The Heart in Exile cannot fairly be ignored. "So effective is the author's treatment that he manages to bring home in a remarkable manner the suffering of the homosexual. But he may discover more than he bargained for - about Julian, and himself. It makes no attempt to defend or condemn. Years earlier, he and Julian had been lovers, and now, disturbed by the circumstances of his friend's demise, Tony sets out to uncover the truth. The verdict is accidental death, but his fiancée, Ann Hewitt, suspects there's something more to the story. Tony Page, he listens with acute interest - but not for the reason she thinks.