Gender Protest and Same-Sex Desire in Antebellum American Literature

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Exploring the theme of same-sex desire, the book examines the concept of 'gender protest' in the works of notable antebellum authors like Margaret Fuller, Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. It highlights how these writers tackled taboo subjects, skillfully employing various rhetorical techniques to articulate complex expressions of sexuality and gender. Through this analysis, the book expands the understanding of the challenges and possibilities surrounding these themes in their literary contexts.