LGBT books that changed the world

LGBT books that changed the world : a literary revolution

LGBT books have played an important role in history by giving voice to LGBTQ+ people and raising awareness of their rights and experiences. From fiction to non-fiction, these books have influenced opinions and helped advance the cause of equality for all. In this article, we explore LGBT books that changed the world.

Books that have defined the LGBTQ+ community:

Works that have made history Many LGBT books have made history by challenging stereotypes and breaking social taboos. The works below are considered classics of LGBTQ+ literature and have helped advance the cause of equality for all.

• “The Well of Loneliness” de Radclyffe Hall (1928)
• Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin (1956)
• “Rubyfruit Jungle” by Rita Mae Brown (1973)
• “Tales of the City” de Armistead Maupin (1978)
• “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” de Jeanette Winterson (1985)

Books that have inspired modern LGBTQ+ fiction

Many more recent LGBT books have been influenced by seminal works of LGBTQ+ literature. Here are some of the most important books that have continued to advance the cause of equality for LGBTQ+ people:

• “Call Me By Your Name” de André Aciman (2007)
• “Less” de Andrew Sean Greer (2017)
• “The Price of Salt” de Patricia Highsmith (1952)
• “Hold Still” by Nina LaCour (2009)
• “The Picture of Dorian Gray” d’Oscar Wilde (1890)

Books that have defended the rights of LGBTQ+ people

In addition to giving LGBTQ+ people a voice, many LGBT books have also been instruments for their advocacy. The following works have played an important role in the fight for equality for all:

• “Sexual Politics” by Kate Millett (1970)
• “The Queer Theory Reader” edited by Judith Butler (1993)
• “Gender Trouble” by Judith Butler (1990)
• “Whipping Girl” de Julia Serano (2007)
• “Transgender Warriors” de Leslie Feinberg (1996)

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