The Well of Loneliness - Radclyffe Hall - Dover Thrift Editions

The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall is a novel first published in 1928. This Dover Thrift Editions paperback edition is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 448
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 19 June 2026
• ISBN: 9780486856384

Synopsis

First published in 1928, this novel became widely known for challenging social taboos and for the controversy that followed its initial release. The book centres on Stephen Gordon, a woman born into privilege who is pushed towards social exile because of her love of other women.

Its early history includes censorship and legal action after it was charged with obscenity, and it has since been regarded as a significant work in queer history. A fitting choice for adult readers interested in landmark LGBTQ+ literature and the cultural debates surrounding its publication.

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