Passions Between Women

Exploring lesbian desires and identities from the Restoration to the early nineteenth century, the book reveals the complexities and contradictions surrounding women who loved women during this era. Through an analysis of diverse medical, legal, and erotic sources, along with reinterpretations of English literary classics, it highlights a wide array of lesbian and bisexual identities. The narrative features a rich tapestry of characters, including female pirates, poets, and queens, set against a backdrop of societal perceptions and cultural contexts.