Word: rubyfruit
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...despite her consistent philosophy, a similar setting and a few recurring characters. Southern Discomfort differs greatly in mood from Brown's earlier and very popular Rubyfruit Jungle. That superb novel focuses on one woman, and presents an affectionate, humorous study of growing up gay in the South. Southern Discomfort tackles a broader range of restrictions; these characters must negotiate wealth and race as well as sexuality. Blue Rhonda, Hortensia and Catherine alternate in the role of protagonist, but the book lacks on central character with whom a reader can identify. This results in a more distanced, although no less sensitive...
Ellen Herman, a spokesman for WAVAW, said last night she is angry that millions of dollars were spent on "anti-lesbian propaganda" like "Windows," and $800,000 could not be found to finance "Rubyfruit Jungle," a positive story about a lesbian written by a lesbian...
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