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The Well of Loneliness

Radclyffe Hall

About this book

Based on her own life, 'The Well of Loneliness' tells the story of Sir Philip and Lady Gordon and their daughter. It becomes apparent that she is not like other girls, and falls in love with another woman.

Themes
Am I Alone?HeartbreakingHeartfelt & EmotionalQuietly DevastatingWho Am I?Innate identity vs. societal normsThe cost of forced conformityParental love amidst misunderstanding
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