Jane Chambers (1937–1983)
Author of Last summer at Bluefish Cove : a play in two acts
Works by Jane Chambers
Amazon all stars : thirteen lesbian plays, with essays and interviews (2000) — Playwright — 30 copies
Associated Works
Chloe Plus Olivia: An Anthology of Lesbian Literature from the 17th Century to the Present (1994) — Contributor — 482 copies, 1 review
Gay and Lesbian Poetry in Our Time (Stonewall Inn Editions) (1988) — Contributor — 189 copies, 1 review
Poems Between Women: Four Centuries of Love, Romantic Friendship, and Desire (1997) — Contributor — 96 copies, 1 review
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- Birthdate
- 1937-03-27
- Date of death
- 1983-02-15
- Gender
- female
- Short biography
- Jane Chambers was a pivotal figure in lesbian theatre and a founding member of The Glines. Her work is characterized by a humorous, warm, and normalized tone, moving away from the tragic "doomed" tropes of earlier queer literature. She focused on the daily lives and community bonds of lesbians, blending domestic realism with gentle political advocacy.
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- Place of death
- Greenport, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Statistics
- Works
- 11
- Also by
- 5
- Members
- 297
- Popularity
- #78,941
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 14
- Languages
- 1