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

306 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 w...

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informative 100%
reflective 58%
inspiring 41%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%

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medium 41%

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