Outlaw Marriages

The Hidden Histories of Fifteen Extraordinary Same-Sex Couples

De: Rodger Streitmatter

Narrado por: Christopher Hurt

For more than a century before gay marriage became a hot-button political issue, same-sex unions flourished in America. Pairs of men and pairs of women joined together in committed unions, standing by each other "for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health" for periods of 30 or 40 - sometimes as many as 50 - years. In short, they loved and supported each other every bit as much as any husband and wife. In Outlaw Marriages, cultural historian Rodger Streitmatter reveals how some of these unions didn’t merely improve the quality of life for the two people involved but also enriched the American culture.

Among the high-profile couples whose lives and loves are illuminated in the following pages are Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams and Mary Rozet Smith, literary icon Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, author James Baldwin and Lucien Happersberger, and artists Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.

©2012 Rodger Streitmatter (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Sames Sex Couples Through History

In Outlaw Marriages, cultural historian Rodger Streitmatter reveals that gay marriage is not a 21st century idea— and that in fact, there have always been numerous well-known gay couples who lived an "outlaw" life together, despite conventional mores.

Some of the notables profiled are playwright Tennessee Williams, literary icon Gertrude Stein, and movie legend Greta Garbo.

Not only were some of the last two centuries leading artists gay, but they were in committed relationships. Our Arts history is heavily influenced by these unknowns.

Who had the long-lasting relationships— and who had a tumultuous love life? Whose lover ended up being their muse for their most famous work? This book gives the answers.

interesting and enjoyable.

Not a lot of specifics but enough to get a sense of the people.

Wonderful

I absolutely loved this book. I loved it so much, I purchased the Hard Cover. Loved hearing the stories of the gay and lesbian couples who influenced our culture.

Awesome book.

This was fascinating and I really enjoyed it. I especially enjoyed the triangular relationship chapters.

fantastic journalism

i enjoyed the writing style and the succinct descriptions of the lives of these incredible people. it was inspiring.