Wicked Angels - Softcover

Jourdan, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560235489 ISBN 13: 9781560235484

Publisher: Harrington Park Pr, 2006

Synopsis

Wicked Angels is the exquisite English translation of the classic 1955 French literary novel Les mauvais anges, banned for thirty years for what was called its 'subversive' subject matter. It is the story of Pierre and Gerard, two teenagers who share a love that no one else around them can condone. The two young men discover their destiny in each other's arms, their passion coupled with violence - and ultimately pay the price. The novel is a profoundly lyrical ode to adolescent love and sexuality, as well as a bold and elegant rejection of society's values while on the road to self-destruction.

About this title

About the Author:

Eric Jourdan wrote WICKED ANGELS at the age of 17. He is also the author of more than a dozen novels, short stories and plays. He lives in Paris.

Review:

"A MUST-READ for any serious student of queer studies. . . . A fascinating representation of the early homoerotic novel." -- Frederic B. Tate, PhD, Psychologist, Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia

"With this excellent, faithful, and smooth translation, Thomas Armbrecht has brought this important book to English-speaking readers." -- Lawrence R. Schehr, PhD, Professor of French, University of Illinois

About this edition

• Publisher: Harrington Park Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1560235489
• ISBN 13: 9781560235484
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120