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How Gossip Became History: Eminent Outlaws by Christopher Bram

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From Gore Vidal to Tony Kushner, a new book traces the history of American gay writers as they emerged from the literary closet. Brad Gooch on how gossip became history.

Brad Gooch
Brad Gooch
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Brad Gooch

Brad Gooch

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