The Gay Rebellion (1913)

The Gay Rebellion is a novel written by Robert William Chambers and was first published in 1913. The book tells the story of a young man named Philip Saffron who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a member of New York’s high society and is expected to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer. However, Philip is not interested in law and instead wants to pursue his passion for art.As Philip begins to explore the world of art, he meets a group of bohemian artists who introduce him to a new way of life. He becomes friends with a young man named John Durham, who is openly gay. Philip is intrigued by John’s lifestyle and begins to question his own sexuality.The novel explores themes of homosexuality, gender roles, and societal expectations. It was considered controversial at the time of its publication due to its frank portrayal of homosexuality.Overall, The Gay Rebellion is a thought-provoking novel that challenges traditional notions of gender and sexuality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of LGBTQ+ literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.