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“San Francisco is where gay fantasies come true, and the problem the city presents is whether, after all, we wanted these particular dreams to be fulfilled--or would we have preferred others? Did we know what price these dreams would exact? Did we anticipate the ways in which, vivid and continuous, they would unsuit us for the business of daily life? Or should our notion of daily life itself be transformed?”

Quote by Edmund White

Book:States of Desire Revisited: Travels in Gay America

Work

States of Desire Revisited: Travels in Gay America

This book offers a nuanced look into the lives of gay Americans, examining their diverse experiences and the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ culture and society. more

Author

Edmund White, an American novelist born on January 13, 1940, is known for his delicate prose and profound emotional descriptions. His works cover a wide range of themes, including homosexuality, history, and literature. more

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