London, Queer Spaces and Historiography in the Works of Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst

Queer spaces are essential for LGBTQ+ communities, providing political, social, and affective alliances. Júlia Braga Neves' study explores how these spaces represent queer history in the fictional works of Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst, engaging with spatial, queer, feminist, and Marxist theories to reflect on London, queer historiography, and the relationship between subject and urban space.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

Queer spaces hold immense significance in the formation and sustenance of LGBTQ+ communities, serving as vital hubs where queer individuals can forge political, social, and emotional alliances. In her insightful analysis, Júlia Braga Neves demonstrates how these spaces play a pivotal role in representing queer history within the fictional narratives crafted by British authors Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst. Through their characters and storylines, these authors intricately weave the fabric of London's sexual geographies, creating a rich tapestry of queer experiences. By delving into the intricate interplay between gender, sexuality, and class, this study engages with a diverse range of spatial, queer, feminist, and Marxist theories to reflect upon London, queer historiography, and the complex relationship between individuals and urban spaces.

Queer spaces are essential for the construction of LGBTQ+ communities, as they provide a platform for queer subjects to forge political, social, and affective alliances. Júlia Braga Neves explores the significance of these spaces in representing queer history in the fictional works of British authors Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst. These authors' characters and plots are intricately woven with London's sexual geographies, creating a rich tapestry of queer experiences. By examining the intersection of gender, sexuality, and class, this study engages with spatial, queer, feminist, and Marxist theories to reflect on London, queer historiography, and the relationship between individuals and urban spaces.

Queer spaces are vital in the formation and sustenance of LGBTQ+ communities, serving as hubs where queer individuals can forge political, social, and emotional alliances. Júlia Braga Neves examines the role of these spaces in representing queer history in the fictional works of British authors Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst. Through their characters and storylines, these authors intricately weave the fabric of London's sexual geographies, creating a rich tapestry of queer experiences. By delving into the interplay between gender, sexuality, and class, this study engages with spatial, queer, feminist, and Marxist theories to reflect upon London, queer historiography, and the complex relationship between individuals and urban spaces.

Dimension: 24 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837657340