Effeminate England
Joseph Bristow
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Effeminate England
Published
1995
Publisher
Open University Press
Pages
193
ISBN-10
0335096654
Description
In Effeminate England, Joseph Bristow explores the legacy of effeminacy in homoerotic literature that began more than a century ago with the 1885 Labouchere Amendment criminalizing male homosexual contact and Oscar Wilde's subsequent incarceration. This broad overview looks into the century that followed these defining moments in the history of gay literature, demonstrating how the effeminate behavior that came to be connected so solidly with male homosexual identity has manifested itself in the literature of gay male writers in England. Effeminate England focuses closely on the works and lives of several prominent British literary figures of the past century, including E. M. Forster, John Addington Symonds, and Quentin Crisp. In a concluding section, Bristow evaluates the impact of the AIDS epidemic on gay men's writing and offers a thoughtful, original reading of Alan Hollinghurst's highly regarded recent novel, The Swimming Pool Library.
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How many pages are in Effeminate England?
This edition of Effeminate England has approximately 193 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Effeminate England?
For most readers, Effeminate England typically takes between 4h 1m and 2h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,250 words
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What is the word count of Effeminate England?
The estimated word count for Effeminate England is approximately 48,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Effeminate England?
Effeminate England was written by Joseph Bristow.
When was Effeminate England published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.