Finistre by Fritz Peters (English) Paperback Book

Description: Finistre by Fritz Peters First published: New York: Farrar and Straus, 1951. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "An undiscovered LGBTQ classic" - Matt Donnelly, Variety"A remarkable novel... almost as if two of those idealized youths in Platos Symposium had for one brilliant moment come alive again in a sunlit beach near the lands end of Europe" - Gore Vidal, author of The City and the PillarThe 1920s. When wealthy American adolescent Matthew Cameron moves to France following his parents divorce, he struggles to assimilate to his new surroundings. But when a new tennis instructor - Michel Garnier - arrives at Matthews boarding school, a forbidden relationship develops that will have unforeseen consequences.Originally published in 1951, Finistère is a trailblazing LGBTQ+ novel. It locates tragedy not in the same-sex nature of the relationship between Matthew and Michel, but rather in the failure of their family, and wider society, to accept their relationship. Having sold over 350,000 copies, Fritz Peters most successful novel kicked off the explosion of unapologetically gay literature in the United States and Britain. Through its sensitively rendered characters, Peters illuminates culture clash, class conflict, divorce, child-rearing, and the gaps in empathy that provoke lifes greatest pains. Includes an introduction by Christopher Adams and Jack Parlett. Adams is an accomplished playwright and screenwriter for the film adaptation of Finistère. He holds a PhD in mid-twentieth century queer publishing history from the University of London and is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. Jack Parlett is a writer, poet, and literary scholar specializing in queer studies and American literature with a PhD from Cambridge University. He is the author of Fire Island: Love, Loss and Liberation in an American Paradise. Review "A remarkable novel... almost as if two of those idealized youths in Platos Symposium had for one brilliant moment come alive again in a sunlit beach near the lands end of Europe" - Gore Vidal, author of The City and the Pillar"...masterful..." - I Fear Those Big Words"...an important and previously overlooked book in the queer literary canon." - Sarah, Goodreads Review"Finistère is a gay classic that should honestly be talked about more than it is." - Katie Jane, Goodreads Review"A Pioneering Queer Novelist, Reiussed by an Unlikely Publisher" - Publishers Weekly"This newly reprinted classic offers a compelling dive into early LGBTQIA2+ literature, appealing equally to queer history enthusiasts and historical fiction lovers. Finistere stands as a reminder of past struggles and societal progress while remaining a captivating read." - Bee is for Books"A coming-of-age novel about a gay teenager in late 1920s France...to understand the clear-eyed and fresh view of the world and to remind us that we have a responsibility to ensure that the young do not struggle alone or in vain." - The Green Study"Wonderfully evocative...thanks to publisher Hirsch Giovanni five of [Fritz Peters] most acclaimed works have been republished...what a fascinating discovery it has turned out to be." - Reviewer Mandy J. Details ISBN195724108X Language English ISBN-10 195724108X ISBN-13 9781957241081 Format Paperback Author Fritz Peters Publisher Hirsch Giovanni Publishing Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-06-04 Imprint Hirsch Giovanni Publishing Audience General Series The Fritz Peters Collection Pages 358 DEWEY 813.54 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159907530;

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