The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
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The diary of a remarkable woman who lived life on her terms in Regency Yorkshire. Anne Lister was a wealthy landowner, industrialist - and lesbian.
Anne Lister was een welgestelde landeigenaar, dagboekschrijver en reiziger uit Yorkshire, wiens leven nauwgezet werd gedocumenteerd in dagboeken met meer dan vier miljoen woorden. Deze geschriften bieden een intieme kroniek van haar dagelijkse bestaan, inclusief haar romantische relaties, financiële zaken en haar beheer van Shibden Hall. Lister werd erkend als "de eerste moderne lesbienne" vanwege haar zelfbewustzijn en open levensstijl, en navigeerde met opmerkelijke openhartigheid door maatschappelijke uitdagingen. Haar gecodeerde dagboeken, een mix van algebra en Grieks, onthullen een complexe persoonlijkheid die authentiek leefde en een diepgaand historisch perspectief biedt.


The diary of a remarkable woman who lived life on her terms in Regency Yorkshire. Anne Lister was a wealthy landowner, industrialist - and lesbian.
Originally published as No Priest But Love, this work explores the remarkable life of Anne Lister, whose diaries have been described as the "Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history." Helena Whitbread's meticulous research and editing breathe new life into Lister's extensive journals, which were written in a complex code allowing for intimate and explicit details of her life. This second volume continues to unveil Lister's journey as a landowner, industrialist, traveler, and lesbian. In 1824, Lister arrives in post-revolutionary Paris, seeking to heal from a troubled romance with a married woman. There, she becomes emotionally involved with a young widow, leading to a compelling narrative of love and choice. The story unfolds as Lister navigates her feelings and circumstances, including a husband pursuing his wife who has followed Lister to Buxton, Derbyshire, and her return to Halifax, her birthplace. The backdrop of London and politically charged Paris enriches the narrative, with Lister's vivid descriptions bringing each scene to life. This engaging account offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a trailblazing woman, making it an indispensable read for those interested in lesbian history and personal narratives.