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Finistère

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A lyrical gay coming-of-age story first published in 1951, acclaimed by Gore Vidal and The New York Times, about Matthew, a young American who moves to France with his mother following his parents' divorce. As Matthew navigates his budding sexuality and complicated new relationships, he is forced to confront finistère—land's end—where the brutal truths of the world can be found.

Includes an appendix of materials about the book and author, as well as an introduction by acclaimed author Michael Bronski. Part of the Little Sister's Classics series, which resurrects out-of-print gay and lesbian books from the past.

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    • Library Journal

      May 1, 2007
      Dating back to 1951 and 1957, respectively, these gay novels must have been quite risqué and real eye-openers in the nifty 1950s, although both reportedly were decent sellers. "Finisté re" is a coming-of-age story in which protagonist Matthew has to grapple with his evolving homosexuality; "Whisper" offers a similar story from the female perspective.

      Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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