Literature
China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a ‘gay erotica’ crackdown
China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a ‘gay erotica’ crackdown China’s recent arrests of boys’ love authors have been misinterpreted by Western media as a “gay erotica” crackdown, when in fact it’s a localized phenomenon related to online content regulation. The term “boys’ love” (BL) refers to a genre of East […]
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Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes
Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking out against stereotypes and exploring their immigrant identities through literature. The consequences of recent conflicts, including Hamas’ attack on Gaza and Israel’s war in Gaza, have led to a growing debate […]
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A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings, “From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey”, has been published, but it fails to address Gorey’s queerness despite being a fitting celebration of his wit and talent. Gorey […]
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