Out in History

These stories and essays explore the lives of some of the most fascinating gay, lesbian and bisexual personalities in history, including Michelangelo, Christopher Marlowe, Marianne Moore, Gertrude Stein, James Merrill, Joe Orton, Andre Gide and Gore Vidal. As well as profiling writers, artists and leaders, other essays include interviews with Quentin Crisp and Allen Ginsberg, an in-depth look at gays and the Holocaust, and writings from Thom Nickels' popular newspaper articles. Bright, witty, sad and controversial, these essays will keep you reading, thinking and questioning.