{"product_id":"the-gay-canon-paperback","title":"The Gay Canon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Drake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. Ed Drake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are countless works of interest to gay men in print right now--anthologies, novels, memoirs, and more. It is a reflection of progress that there is such an openly recognizable culture. Yet how to make sense of the choices offered? What do gay men need to read? What books have shaped the gay heart, mind, and soul? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gay Canon\u003c\/i\u003e gives its readers answers to these questions. Not only does it list the one hundred great gay books that have influenced writers and continue to shape the gay imagination, it also provides a deeper, more comprehensive look at the twenty-six most seminal works, each of which is followed by a series of useful group discussion questions. Reaching all the way back to Gilgamesh and continuing through classics like \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass, Confessions of a Mask, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Boys, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as more recent books like \u003ci\u003eBorrowed Time, The Gay Canon\u003c\/i\u003e consistently avoids impenetrable academic literary criticism in favor of a more popular introduction for general readers and book groups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gay Canon\u003c\/i\u003e is a book to give to any young man just coming out, a book every gay reading group will want to rely on, and--most important--a book that will enrich and improve the gay story that continues to be written.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are countless works of interest to gay men in print right now--anthologies, novels, memoirs, and more. It is a reflection of progress that there is such an openly recognizable culture. Yet how to make sense of the choices offered? What do gay men need to read? What books have shaped the gay heart, mind, and soul? \u003cbr\u003e\"The Gay Canon gives its readers answers to these questions. Not only does it list the one hundred great gay books that have influenced writers and continue to shape the gay imagination, it also provides a deeper, more comprehensive look at the twenty-six most seminal works, each of which is followed by a series of useful group discussion questions. Reaching all the way back to Gilgamesh and continuing through classics like \"Leaves of Grass, Confessions of a Mask, and \"The Wild Boys, as well as more recent books like \"Borrowed Time, The Gay Canon consistently avoids impenetrable academic literary criticism in favor of a more popular introduction for general readers and book groups. \u003cbr\u003e\"The Gay Canon is a book to give to any young man just coming out, a book every gay reading group will want to rely on, and--most important--a book that will enrich and improve the gay story that continues to be written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 8.06 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762132156704,"sku":"9780385492287","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2872e464cc3bdf5a3bc94a6f0f3ee7fe.webp?v=1780218152","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-gay-canon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}