Episode 24a - On the Shelf July 2018

Summary: On the Shelf July 2018 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 24a Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing. In this episode we talk about This month’s author guest is Justine Saracen Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog The Zimmern Chronicle Brantôme’s Lives of Fair and Gallant Ladies “From Huw Arwystli to Siôn Eirian” by MIhangel Morgan, queer Welsh literature Primary source material for the study of 17th century English women Emma Donoghue looks at the intersection of the motifs of hermaphrodite and lesbian in 17-18th century England Clorinda Donato considers John Cleland’s translation of the life of Catherine VIzzani as a satirical attack on Mary Wortley Montagu Jacqueline Holler considers the trial confessions of a 16th c Mexican holy woman, heretic, and sexual outlaw Susan Lanser discusses the political implications of women’s same-sex relationships in 17th century England Tim Hitchcock looks at homosexual subcultures in 18th century England New and forthcoming books The Travels of Charlie by J.B. Marsden (Sapphire Books) Holding Their Place by Kelly Wacker (Bold Strokes Books) Shadow of the Phoenix by Rebecca Harwell (Bold Strokes Books) Thyra’s Promise by Natalie Debrabandere (self-published) Special non-historic shout-out: A Study in Honor by Claire O’Dell (Harper Collins) Ask Sappho: Sheena asks “Was there anything similar to drag king performers before the 20th century?” More info The Lesbian Historic Motif Project lives at: http://alpennia.com/lhmp You can follow the blog on my website (http://alpennia.com/blog) or subscribe to the RSS feed (http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/) If you have questions or comments about the LHMP or these podcasts, send them to: contact@alpennia.com A transcript of this episode can be found here. http://alpennia.com/blog/lesbian-historic-motif-podcast-episode-24a-shelf-july-2018 If you enjoy this podcast and others at The Lesbian Talk Show, please consider supporting the show through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianTalkShow