Polari by John Barton

Polari

John Barton

125 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction lgbtqia+ poetry short stories informative reflective medium-paced
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"Polari," from the Italian "polare" ("to talk") is a coded language, originating in the U.K. and dating as far back as the 16th century. Overheard in outdoor markets, the theatre, fairgrounds, and circuses, it was appropriated by gay men to provid...

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