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Holly Hughes (2) (1955–)

Author of Clit Notes: A Sapphic Sampler

For other authors named Holly Hughes, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by Holly Hughes

Associated Works

Angry Women (1991) — Contributor — 398 copies, 3 reviews
Out Front: Contemporary Gay and Lesbian Plays (1988) — Contributor — 106 copies
Hers: Brilliant New Fiction by Lesbian Writers (1995) — Contributor — 67 copies, 1 review

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate
1955-03-10
Gender
female
Short biography
American performance artist and playwright. Infamously known as a member of the political "NEA Four". Defended queer free speech up to the US Supreme Court. Self-identifies as a lesbian. Currently works as a professor at the University of Michigan.
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Places of residence
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Associated Place (for map)
Michigan, USA

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3 reviews
5 performance art pieces written and performed during the 80's and 90's when the NEA was coming under attack for giving grants for pornography. I liked how she explains the reasons why the pieces were written and gives the personal story behind each piece. Some of the pieces I liked especially Clit Notes where she tells her story and her relationship with her dad. Some of the pieces made no sense to me and I struggled through Dress Suits for Hire. I liked her prose and turn of phrase. I show more enjoyed how she'd use a different meaning than what was first read.

This book is as relevant now as it was when it was written. I can see the groundwork being laid down then for what is happening today with bring religion into the political arena. It is interesting to see and think what is happening in the U.S. between then and now.
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A collection of Hughes' politically charged and hilarious one-woman shows.

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Rating
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Reviews
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ISBNs
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