The Well of Loneliness

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Focusing on the struggles of its protagonist, the novel explores the life of Stephen Gordon, an upper-class Englishwoman grappling with her identity as a homosexual. Her love for Mary Llewellyn blossoms during World War I, yet their relationship faces societal rejection and isolation. Hall poignantly illustrates the profound impact of this social stigma on "inverts" while advocating for acceptance and the right to exist authentically. The narrative challenges societal norms and presents homosexuality as a natural aspect of human diversity.