WILTON BARNHARDT (EDITOR)

Every True Pleasure Lgbtq Tales of North Carolina

North Carolina, Usa: The University of North Carolina Press, 2019. Original Illustrated Wrapper. ISBN: 1469646803. In 2019, Barnhardt, an American novelist and educator, renowned for his contributions to contemporary Southern literature, edited Every True Pleasure: LGBTQ Tales of North Carolina, an anthology that brings together the voices of some of the state's finest fiction and nonfiction writers. The collection features stories and essays from authors who identify as gay, trans, bisexual, and straight, all native or connected to North Carolina. These works explore the multifaceted challenges and joys of LGBTQ life, including themes of young love, family rejection, military service, and finding one's true gender. Notable contributors include David Sedaris, Kelly Link, Allan Gurganus, Randall Kenan, and Alyssa Wong. Barnhardt's editorial work on this anthology underscores his commitment to highlighting diverse voices and experiences within the LGBTQ community, particularly in the context of Southern life. ; 6.125 X 0.58 X 9.25 inches; 240 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB63344

Catalogue: Lgbtq Anthology

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