I Am a Woman
Published in 1959, I Am a Woman is a sapphic fiction and classic romance novel by Ann Bannon. Much of the action takes place in Greenwich Village, New York, N.Y. and New York. Key subjects include interpersonal relations, lesbians, relations with men and Sexuality.
17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 17,737 times in the last 30 days.
It runs to roughly 224 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.
About I Am a Woman
"I Am a Woman" by Ann Bannon is a lesbian pulp fiction novel written in 1959. Laura Landon flees her harsh father and college failure to start fresh in New York City's Greenwich Village. Living with vivacious roommate Marcie, Laura discovers unexpected feelings and navigates the underground gay bar scene with new friends Jack and Beebo Brinker. As attraction, longing, and self-discovery collide, Laura must confront the truth about herself, her relationships, and her painful past in this groundbreaking story.
Quick answers
Who wrote I Am a Woman?
I Am a Woman was written by Ann Bannon and first published in 1959.
What genre is I Am a Woman?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction and Classic Love Stories.
How long is I Am a Woman?
The median edition has 224 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is I Am a Woman free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to I Am a Woman?
Readers who like it often enjoy My Sweet Untraceable You, Everything You Have Is Mine and I'll Be Leaving You Always.
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