Butterfly Man
by Lew Levenson
Award Books (A Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation Imprint) (A-241S)
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Description
Butterfly Man, first published in 1934, is one of the first openly gay novels available in the United States. The story centers on Ken Gracey, who escapes from poverty in Texas to become a dancer, ending up in Tijuana, Mexico. A chance encounter with a theatrical agent brings Ken to New York City and Broadway, where his career blossoms. Numerous gay relationships develop, but Ken is plagued by alcoholic binges and blackouts, and a downward spiral follows leading to a tragic ending.Tags
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"one of first openly gay novels available in the United States"
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"one of first openly gay novels available in the United States"
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2 Works 28 Members
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Guild Press Ltd. (H. Lynn Womack) (NO. H-21)
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1967
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- LGBTQ+, Fiction and Literature, Sexuality and Gender Studies
- DDC/MDS
- 306.7662 — Society, Government, and Culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations Sexual orientation, transgender identity, intersexuality Homosexuality Male homosexuality
- LCC
- PZ3 .L5754 .B — Language and Literature Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Fiction in English
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- 19
- Popularity
- 1,328,238
- Reviews
- 1
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
- 4
