The Holidays

The Holidays: A Book Of Gay Stories is a collection of short stories written by Henri Duvernois, originally published in 1921. The book includes a total of 12 stories, each of which explores different themes and aspects of gay life in early 20th century France.The stories range in tone from humorous to poignant and cover a variety of topics, including love, desire, friendship, and social acceptance. Some of the stories are set in Paris, while others take place in rural areas or at seaside resorts.The book is considered a landmark in French literature for its frank portrayal of homosexuality, which was still largely taboo at the time of its publication. Despite the controversial subject matter, the book was well-received by critics and readers alike and has since become a classic of gay literature.Overall, The Holidays: A Book Of Gay Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and provides a valuable historical perspective on the experiences of gay men in early 20th century France.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.