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Queer as Folklore

The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters

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By: Sacha Coward
Narrated by: Will Watt
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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.

Queer as Folklore is an exhilarating journey across centuries and continents which reveals 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.

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.©2024 Sacha Coward (P)2024 W.F. Howes Ltd Ancient Customs & Traditions LGBTQ+ Studies Literary History & Criticism Literature & Fiction Social Sciences Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Fiction
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Really well read and researched. Very interesting and it’s definitely worth a listen. Some of the folklore I knew but there are other stories that were really enlightening. Very entertaining and interesting book.

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I honestly couldn't stop listening to this. Queer myth and legends discussed and described in a fascinating way! A must listen for those interested in Queer history, especially if you identify in the LGBTQIA+ community or describe yourself as Wyrd!

So much Queer Folklore

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I was expecting an anthology and didn't get it. The amazing journey of humour and education I got instead was so much better. A must for all LGBTQ+ and allies.

Excellent

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I thoughally enjoyed this book, it is very interesting and well written. I highly recommend it to everyone.

A very good read

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Interesting exploration around myths, legends and folklore. The narrator was ideal for this sounding engaged with the subject and always sounding like he’s reading with a smile on his face

Brilliant Narrator

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