She is angry, bitter and twisted and she wants the world to know it. The first edition of the novel was published in 1928, and was written by radclyffe hall. It follows the life of stephen gordon, an englishwoman from an upperclass family whose sexual inversion that is, homosexuality is apparent from an early age. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. Her open treatment of lesbianism in the well of loneliness occasioned a. First published in 1928, this timeless portrayal of lesbian love is now a classic. One of the first books about lesbianism, it was banned and suppressed in both england and america for its frank portrayal of a woman who struggled with her sexuality all of her life. The well of loneliness radclyffe hall classic lesbian. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 414 pages and is available in paperback format. The well of loneliness audiobook by radclyffe hall. Apr 02, 2020 not very far from uptononsevern between it, in fact, and the malvern hills stands the country seat of the gordons of bramley. After an unhappy childhood, she inherited her fathers estate and from then on was free to travel and live as she chose. The well of loneliness is a lesbian novel by british author radclyffe hall that was first. Human nature and the need for social connections william patrick, former editor for science and medicine at harvard university press, is editor in chief of.
The well of loneliness paperback jul 3 2008 amazon. The well of loneliness brought about the most famous legal trial for obscenity in the history of british law. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall paperback, 2006. Jan 25, 2010 quotes from the well of loneliness radclyffe hall january 25, 2010 june 27, 2018 geoff w the subtlety, the craftiness of that question which in common decency could have but one answer. Perhaps it was the rather sedentary plot that made virginia woolf another lesbian writer dismiss the well of loneliness as a meritorous dull book. To ask other readers questions about the well of loneliness, please sign up. The thinly disguised story of halls own life, it was banned outright upon publication and almost ruined her literary career. Radclyffe hall, the pen name of marguerite radclyffehall, was born in bournemouth on august 12, 1880. In the united states the book survived legal challenges in new york state and in. Hall was renowned for her open homosexuality, a subject dealt with in her bestknown novel, the well of loneliness 1928, a semiautobiographical work and the only one of her eight novels to. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the well of loneliness. Quotes from the well of loneliness radclyffe hall the.
Halls the well of loneliness and modernist fictions of identity pdf. Radclyffe halls the well of loneliness is one of those books that i can appreciate for its history, rather than its literary quality. The prose itself is rich and beautiful as few books are today, and if this style is long winded as. The well of loneliness paperback by hall, radclyffe very good. Both the well of loneliness and the unlit lamp end in tragedy and radclyffe hall is apparently unable to do happy endings or to dissemble. Feb 05, 2015 buy the well of loneliness penguin modern classics uk ed. He was the author of more than a dozen books, including loneliness. She was educated at kings college, london and later undertook further studies in germany. Without downplaying the inescapable loneliness of living in a fallen world, finding god in my loneliness nonetheless finds abiding hope in the friendship of jesus christ. The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall 2006, paperback. The seminal work of gay literature that sparked an infamous legal trial for obscenity and went on to become a bestseller, the well of loneliness tells the story of tomboyish stephen, who hunts, wears trousers and cuts her hair short and who gradually comes to realise that she is attracted to women. Had to spend much more for a newer publication but i wanted the older print. The well of loneliness made sexual inversion a subject of household conversation for the first time. It follows the life of stephen gordon, an englishwoman from an upperclass.
Published by radclyffe hall herself in 1928, it was immediately banned in britain due to its lesbian theme and was allowed in the united states only after a long court battle. Shockingly candid for its time, this novel was the very first to condemn homophobic society for its unfair treatment of gays and lesbians. Books and resources to help christians struggling with loneliness. Not very far from uptononsevern between it, in fact, and the malvern hills stands the country seat of the gordons of bramley. Banned on publication in 1928, it then went on to become a classic bestseller. Editions of the well of loneliness by radclyffe hall. Our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books. The well of loneliness paperback chicago public library.
As she grows up amidst the stifling grandeur of morton hall, the locals begin to draw away from her, aware of some indefinable thing that sets her apart. It follows the life of stephen gordon, an englishwoman from an upperclass family whose sexual inversion homosexuality is apparent from an early age. She was educated at kings college, london, and later undertook further studies in germany. Philip graham ryken, president, wheaton college young or old, wealthy or poor, married or single, loneliness can dishearten and discourage. Well written and probably somewhat autobiographical it is well written and is an important book that was very controversial and ran into censorship problems when it was first published in 1928. The well of loneliness half price books marketplace. The banning of the book drew so much attention to the very subject it was intended to suppress that it left british authorities wary of further attempts to censor books for lesbian content. The well of loneliness paperback jan 7 2014 amazon. The edition contains extra material which tells the fascinating story behind the books controversial publication, trial and ban in 1928. It has influenced how love between women is understood, for the twentieth century and beyond. The well of loneliness famous forbidden books 21062019 283 times initially published in england in 1928 by jonathan cape, the well of loneliness is a lesbian novel, written by british author radclyffe hall. Stephen gordon named by a father desperate for a son is not like other girls.
The main characters of this fiction, lgbt story are stephen gordon. The well of loneliness by hall, radclyffe used books and. Jul 03, 2008 perhaps it was the rather sedentary plot that made virginia woolf another lesbian writer dismiss the well of loneliness as a meritorous dull book. The well of loneliness is a lesbian novel by british author radclyffe hall that was first published in 1928 by jonathan cape. The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall goodreads. Published by radclyffe hall herself in 1928, it was immediately banned in britain due to its lesbian theme and was allowed in. Lesbian novel was danger to nation uk news the guardian. Well of loneliness by radclyffe hall new paperback bookpaperback. It became an international bestseller, and for decades was the single most famous lesbian novel.
Editions of the well of loneliness by radclyffe hall goodreads. Quotes from the well of loneliness radclyffe hall january 25, 2010 june 27, 2018 geoff w the subtlety, the craftiness of that question which. To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about loneliness. The well of loneliness tells the story of tomboyish stephen, who hunts, wears trousers and cuts her hair short and who gradually comes to realise that she is attracted to women.
The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall, paperback. Free download or read online the well of loneliness pdf epub book. The well of loneliness penguin modern classics paperback. A seminal banned classic and millions of other books. Charting her romantic and professional adventures during the first world war and beyond, the. Lydia is a member at christ presbyterian church pca in roselle, illinois. Jan 07, 2014 the well of loneliness was banned for obscenity when published in 1928. Her books include the onthego devotionals for women. Childrens literature has many notable options when it comes to loneliness. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and. The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall, paperback barnes.
Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. A novel about lesbian love congenital inverts the book was suppresed both here and in the u. Radclyffe hall is the pen name of marguerite radclyffehall 18801943, an english poet and novelist. Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. How to fight loneliness and win by barbara powell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Well of loneliness by radclyffe hall new paperback book ebay. Lydia brownback mar, westminster theological seminary is the author of several books and a speaker at womens conferences around the world. The well of loneliness is a 1928 lesbian novel by the english author radclyffe hall.
The well of loneliness is the thinly disguised story of radclyffe halls own life. Jan 01, 2005 lesbian novel was danger to nation david smith. Buy the well of loneliness penguin modern classics uk ed. In 1928 radclyffe halls the well of loneliness, which got no more racy than she kissed her full on the lips like a lover, led to an. The well of loneliness wordsworth classics 9781840224559 by radclyffe hall and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. She is most famous today for the well of loneliness which she wrote in 1928. The well of loneliness ebook written by radclyffe hall. Yet, though written in 1928, it is still relevant to all people interested in issues of inclusiveness and diversity. The well of loneliness vintage classics paperback bank. New to penguin modern classics, the seminal work of gay literature that sparked an infamous legal trial for obscenity and went on to become a bestseller. The well of loneliness wordsworth classics paperback. The well of loneliness by radclyffe hall waterstones.
Hall was renowned for her open homosexuality, a subject dealt with in her bestknown novel, the well of loneliness 1928, a semiautobiographical work and the only one of her eight novels to deal with. The well of loneliness is called the first undisguised lesbian novel in the english language, which makes it required reading for a womens studies class or scholarly lesbians. Famously sparking an obscenity trial, this 1928 bookwhich the times literary supplement called the archetypal lesbian novelfollows stephen, a woman who wears pants and short hair and realizes shes attracted to women. Hall was renowned for her open homosexuality, a subject dealt with in her bestknown novel, the well of loneliness 1928, a semiautobiographical work and the only. The well of loneliness by michael tanner, paperback barnes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. From internationally bestselling author benedict wells, a sweeping novel of love and loss, and of the lives we never get to live dazzling storytellingthe end of loneliness is both affecting and accomplished and eternal.
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