Richard Meeker

Better Angel

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In 1933, Forman Brown (1901 — 1996) wrote, under the pseudonym Richard Meeker, a controversial novel called Better Angel, about a young man coming to terms with his homosexuality. We follow Kurt Gray from his school days as target of the bullies through a religiously condemned sexual awakening; only during college and later at university does Kurt find acceptance and finally love. This novel is regarded as the first American novel to present the 'gay' experience in a healthy light. Forman Brown only revealed his authorship of the novel

at the age of 94.

Read for Librivox by Greg W. Total running time 8:00:25

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Cover image: The Awakening of Icarus (1910) by Lucilio de Albuquerque (1877 — 1939). Cover designed by Availle. This design is in the public domain.

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