Lesbian romance novels : a history and critical analysis /
Betz, Phyllis M.(Phyllis Marie),1953-
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.,
c2009.
"The author describes the history of the lesbian romance novel and analyses both individual works by authors writing in the genre as well as describing the ways in which lesbian romance novels reflect and transform the techniques of heterosexual romances"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: reading lesbians reading romance -- From Stephen Gordon to Molly Bolt -- Speaking the unspeakable -- Coding the erotic -- Erotic achievement -- Practicing romance -- Reading between the sheets -- Conclusion: escape clause.
"The author describes the history of the lesbian romance novel and analyses both individual works by authors writing in the genre as well as describing the ways in which lesbian romance novels reflect and transform the techniques of heterosexual romances"--Provided by publisher.
Lesbians' writings, American
Love stories
Lesbians in literature.