Mother Clap's Molly House: The Gay Subculture in England, 1700-1830This pioneering historical study is the first comprehensive chronicle of the English gay community at its 18th-century roots, sporting for the first time a distinctive subculture with its "molly houses", "sodomites' walks", "maiden names" and gay slang. Rictor Norton's research into trial records and contemporary documents establishes a vital cornerstone for the reconstruction of gay history. Challenging in its demonstration that the molly subculture was primarily a working-class community of blacksmiths, milkmen, publicans and shopkeepers, Mother Clap's Molly House also records the exuberant lives of personalities such as Charles Hitchin the "thief-taker", the dramatists Samuel Foote and Isaac Bickerstaff, William Beckford of Fonthill, and Rev. John Church, prosecuted for his blessing of gay marriages. All these are set against a backdrop of persecution, blackmail and the pillory. And yes, "Mother Clap's" actually was the name of a prominent molly house! |
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It is not difficult to imagine Sunderland arranging for Wilson's murder when the latter's demands grew too large . A secret man - mistress is one thing , but someone as conspicuous as the Beau was bound to lead to scandal .
It is not difficult to imagine Sunderland arranging for Wilson's murder when the latter's demands grew too large . A secret man - mistress is one thing , but someone as conspicuous as the Beau was bound to lead to scandal .
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Sunderland in turn becomes jealous of Wilson , whom he sees being slobbered with kisses from another man named G - n , and he accuses Wilson of behaving like a Harlot in the Trade ' that Sunderland ' taught ' him . Wilson protests he is ...
Sunderland in turn becomes jealous of Wilson , whom he sees being slobbered with kisses from another man named G - n , and he accuses Wilson of behaving like a Harlot in the Trade ' that Sunderland ' taught ' him . Wilson protests he is ...
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One night Law and his men laid in wait and arrested the ' lady ' in her journey ; Wilson was revealed , and he paid them money to keep quiet . Law readily shifted his loyalty to Wilson and his gold , and to further confuse matters ...
One night Law and his men laid in wait and arrested the ' lady ' in her journey ; Wilson was revealed , and he paid them money to keep quiet . Law readily shifted his loyalty to Wilson and his gold , and to further confuse matters ...
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Nutzerbericht - charbutton - LibraryThingI was really looking forward to reading this book, but was ultimately disappointed. The subject matter is very interesting. As the title says, Norton explores the begins of a distinct gay subculture ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
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Nutzerbericht - juglicerr - LibraryThingNorton has focused on the Georgian Era, when he says that an organized gay subculture first emerged in London society. Prior to that, there may have been small groups at court or among a particular ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Inhalt
Introduction | 9 |
Queen James and His Courtiers | 15 |
The Birth of the Subculture | 32 |
Urheberrecht | |
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Mother Clap's Molly House: The Gay Subculture in England, 1700-1830 Rictor Norton Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2006 |
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