Nude Souls: A Novel (1900)

By Benjamin Swift

Book Overview

Nude Souls is a novel written by Benjamin Swift and originally published in 1900. The story follows the lives of two young women, Lillian and Helen, who are both struggling to find their place in the world. Lillian is a talented artist who is haunted by the memory of her mother's suicide, while Helen is a wealthy heiress who is bored with her privileged life.As the two women become friends, they begin to explore their deepest desires and fears, leading them down a path of self-discovery and sexual awakening. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a bohemian artist, a lesbian couple, and a wealthy businessman with a dark secret.Nude Souls is a provocative and daring novel that explores themes of sexuality, gender, and identity in a time when such topics were considered taboo. Swift's writing is both poetic and sensual, drawing readers into the inner worlds of his complex and fascinating characters. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of queer literature and the evolution of sexual identity in the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164938525
• ISBN13: 9781164938521
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"