Intimate histories of renowned gay personalities.
If you've got a curiosity for history with a twist and are intrigued by the private lives of famous figures, "Sex Lives of the Famous Gays" is an entertaining pick. Nigel Cawthorne transposes the spotlight from public achievements to personal escapades, providing a juicy, albeit gossipy, peephole into the bedrooms of the past's celebrated gay men. It's titillating, it's edgy, and it's a candid exploration of personalities that will keep you turning the pages with both amusement and shock.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9781853755545
Authors:
Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher: Prion
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 3.05
(rated by 20 readers)
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Prion’s internationally bestselling Sex Lives series presents lighthearted accounts of the sexual escapades of major figures in history, politics, religion, the arts, and film. Irreverent and gossipy, the books are packed with carnal tidbits and eye-opening revelations. Over the years, some gay men, such as Oscar Wilde, have suffered for their sexuality. Others, like Quentin Crisp, have made a career out of it. Noel Coward was overtly camp, and J. Edgar Hoover hid his sexuality while persecuting other homosexuals. Sex Lives of the Famous Gays contains a richly diverse collection of gay lives—from the noble and heroic to the outrageous and compellingly weird. Its cast includes poets, playwrights, novelists, soldiers, dancers, film directors, actors, and entertainers.
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Intimate histories of renowned gay personalities.
If you've got a curiosity for history with a twist and are intrigued by the private lives of famous figures, "Sex Lives of the Famous Gays" is an entertaining pick. Nigel Cawthorne transposes the spotlight from public achievements to personal escapades, providing a juicy, albeit gossipy, peephole into the bedrooms of the past's celebrated gay men. It's titillating, it's edgy, and it's a candid exploration of personalities that will keep you turning the pages with both amusement and shock.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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