Sex variant women in literature

Name: Sex variant women in literature
Author: Jeannette H. Foster

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About This Book

The work surveys imaginative literature across centuries to identify portrayals of female same-sex desire and other departures from conventional gendered sexuality, combining historical overview, quantitative bibliographic compilation, and critical commentary. The author traces recurring motifs and narrative strategies, examines how scientific and moral discourse has shaped literary treatment, and argues that imaginative writing often encodes libidinal concerns overlooked by empirical science. Arranged with documentation and examples drawn from a wide range of texts, the survey aims to map patterns of representation, terminology, and social response rather than to judge individual authors.

About the Author

Jeannette H. Foster

Jeannette H. Foster was an American author and scholar known for her contributions to the study of gender and sexuality in literature. Her notable work, "Sex Variant Women in Literature," explores the representation of women who defy traditional gender norms and roles throughout literary history. Foster's analysis provides valuable insights into the complexities of female identity and sexuality, making her a significant figure in feminist literary criticism. Through her research, she has contributed to a deeper understanding of the intersection between literature and LGBTQ+ themes.