Imre: A Memorandum (eBook)

Edward Prime-Stevenson (Autor)

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2023
88 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772875-7 (EAN)

Infos

Edward Prime-Stevenson's "Imre: A Memorandum" stands as a seminal work in early 20th-century LGBTQ literature, encapsulating themes of identity, love, and societal constraints. Written in a lyrical yet candid style, the narrative follows the poignant relationship between two men, shifting between an intimate exploration of their emotional landscape and a broader commentary on the norms of society. The book is notable for its sensitive portrayal of homosexual love at a time when such subject matter was often relegated to the shadows, weaving a rich tapestry of desire, longing, and the quest for personal authenticity that echoes the Modernist literary movement. Born in 1858, Stevenson was an American writer and early advocate for LGBTQ rights, deeply influenced by his own experiences and the oscillating sexual mores of his era. His personal journey through societal rejection and self-acceptance forged a lens through which he articulated the struggles of individuals wrestling with their identities. Through his fiction, Stevenson sought not only to entertain but to enlighten, paving the way for future generations to explore themes of love and acceptance. "Imre: A Memorandum" is a vital read for those interested in the rich history of LGBTQ literature, offering insights into the profound emotional truths underlying sexual desire. It invites readers to reflect on the complexities of love and the fight for self-acceptance against a backdrop of societal prejudice, making it both a poignant personal narrative and a resonate cultural artifact.

Autor

Edward Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson (1858–1942) was an American author, best known for his pioneering work in gay literature. Born in Madison, New Jersey, Prime-Stevenson pursued a literary career that spanned various genres, including journalism, travel writing, and music criticism. He is most acclaimed for his novel 'Imre: A Memorandum' (1906), which is one of the earliest explicit gay-themed novels in English written in a serious context. Writing at a time when homosexuality was taboo and criminalized, Prime-Stevenson used the pseudonym 'Xavier Mayne' to avoid social ostracization and exercised great care to publish his work in Europe rather than the United States. 'Imre: A Memorandum' is an intimate narrative of love between two men, exploring themes of identity, companionship, and the challenges faced by homosexuals at a time when such discussions were suppressed. Prime-Stevenson's work is crucial in gay literary history, providing a rare contemporary insight into early 20th-century gay culture. His other works often grappled with sexual identity and societal pressures, albeit more obliquely than in 'Imre.' Throughout his life, Prime-Stevenson remained a peripatetic, traveling extensively and living in various European countries, which influenced his cosmopolitan writings and sophisticated literary style.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century fiction • American expatriate authors • American Literature • Author's lived experiences • Budapest • Budapest narrative • classic LGBTQ literature • Defiant memoir • Early 20th Century • early gay literature • Early LGBTQ+ • Edward Prime-Stevenson novels • emotional journey • Empathetic storytelling • Endurance of human spirit • Fiction • Gay men • gay romance novels • historical LGBTQ+ fiction • Historical LGBTQ fiction • Hungary • Imre: A Memorandum • Intimate Reflections • introspective prose • LGBTQ+ history • Love Stories • Male friendship • Marginalized Community • non-heteronormative love • pioneering gay fiction • psychological insight • public domain classics • same-sex relationships • Social history exploration • societal constraints • societal norms defiance • Victorian era narratives