Between Men
English Literature and Male Homosocial Desire
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's Between Men (1985) is a gay fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in Great Britain. Readers will find themes of history and criticism, male friendship, male authors and psychological aspects.
36 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
It runs to roughly 244 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Between Men
Hailed by the "New York Times" as "one of the most influential texts in gender studies, men's studies and gay studies," this book uncovers the homosocial desire between men, from Restoration comedies to Tennyson's "Princess."
Quick answers
Who wrote Between Men?
Between Men was written by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick and first published in 1985.
What genre is Between Men?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.
How long is Between Men?
The median edition has 244 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Between Men?
Readers who like it often enjoy Mercury and Me, Tipping the Velvet and In Memoriam.
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