Queer as Folklore
The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
by Sacha Coward
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Pub Date Aug 22 2024 | Archive Date Sep 27 2024
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Description
'One delight after another. Told with an open heart, a questing curiosity, and a healthy sense of mischief, Queer as Folklore is essential for every seeker of hidden histories' Patrick Ness, author of the 'Chaos Walking' series
Queer as Folklore takes readers across centuries and continents to reveal the unsung heroes and villains of storytelling, magic and fantasy. Featuring images from archives, galleries and museums around the world, each chapter investigates the queer history of different mythic and folkloric characters, both old and new.
Leaving no headstone unturned, Sacha Coward will take you on a wild ride through the night from ancient Greece to the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race, visiting cross-dressing pirates, radical fairies and the graves of the ‘queerly departed’ along the way. Queer communities have often sought refuge in the shadows, found kinship in the in-between and created safe spaces in underworlds; but these forgotten narratives tell stories of remarkable resilience that deserve to be heard.
Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads trailing sequins, drag queens wearing mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these are not just accessories: they are queer symbols with historic roots.
To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past and Queer as Folklore is a celebration of queer history like you've never seen it before.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781800183360 |
| PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
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Featured Reviews
Jupiter W, Reviewer
"Queer as Folklore" by Sacha Coward is a whirlwind tour through the rainbow-lit corridors of queer history. From ancient myths to the glittering runways of RuPaul's Drag Race, Coward digs up the buried treasures of storytelling and magic. With a keen eye and a cheeky grin, each chapter unearths the hidden gems of queer characters, weaving a tapestry of resilience and rebellion. With papier-mâché unicorns and drag queens in mermaid tails leading the charge, this book isn't just a celebration – it's a riotous parade of queer identity and pride. Coward's lively exploration is a must-read for anyone ready to dive into the fabulous, untamed waters of queer folklore.
Keef W, Reviewer
Queer as Folklore by Sacha Coward is a fascinating book that explores the queer history of myth, magic and legend. Coward's book is easy to read and he successfully avoids long historic references which other books of this type would fall into. The writing is fresh, witty and informative and it also includes great illustrations that really brings the text alive. Every mythical and fantastic creature you can think of is brought to life and given a whole new queerness which, which as a queer man, I found totally delightful. Its also a book that you can dip into anytime but I must admit I read it from start to finish and I'm glad I did. Would wholeheartedly recommend Queer as Folklore - a great queer reference book and then some !
Reviewer 1431296
Absolutely loved learning about queer history in folklore. I didn’t know so much was removed, hiding queer characters. But I’m glad this book exists, I feel like having this knowledge has added a little extra charm in my life.
Reviewer 1132234
I thought this book was so much fun to read. I love reading about folklore and mythology, and reading about the queer aspects and characters from mythology and folklore was so much fun. It was a great and fun read. I found it so interesting just how much queer history and characteristics were taken out of folklore and mythology in many aspects because, as a queer person myself who loves this topic, I like to see it.
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