Sapphistries: A Global History of Love Between Women by Leila J. Rupp

Sapphistries: A Global History of Love Between Women

Sexuality Studies

Leila J. Rupp

303 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history lgbtqia+ challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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From the ancient poet Sappho to tombois in contemporary Indonesia, women throughout history and around the globe have desired, loved, and had sex with other women. In beautiful prose, Sapphistries tells their stories, capturing the multitude of wa...

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informative 100%
reflective 66%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%

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medium 33%

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