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Better Angel

Richard Meeker

Better Angel

Better Angel

Richard Meeker

Better Angel, written in 1933 by Forman Brown under the pseudonym Richard Meeker, is a groundbreaking novel that explores a young man's journey to accept his homosexuality. It is notable for being the first American novel to depict the gay experience in a positive and healthy manner, challenging the societal norms of its time. The book's candid portrayal of same-sex attraction marked a significant moment in LGBTQ literature.

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In 1933, Forman Brown wrote, under the pseudonym Richard Meeker, a controversial novel called Better Angel, about a youn...

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Forman Brown was one of the world's leaders in puppet theatre in his day, as well as an important early gay novelist. He was a member of the Yale Puppeteers and...

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