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Social Science Lesbian Studies

Sapphistries

A Global History of Love between Women

by (author) Leila J. Rupp

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2009
Category
Lesbian Studies, Gender Studies, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774817820
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $25.00

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Description

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. This book tells their stories, capturing the multitude of ways that diverse societies have shaped female same-sex sexuality across time and place. Leila Rupp reveals how, from the time of the very earliest societies, the possibility of love between women has been known, even when it is feared, ignored, or denied. Sapphistries combines lyrical narrative with meticulous historical research, providing a unique, sweeping story of desire, love, and sex between women around the globe from the beginning of time to the present.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Leila J. Rupp is a professor of feminist studies and associate dean of the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is author of many books, including A Desired Past: A Short History of Same-Sex Love in America.