Lesbianism in Swedish Literature
Jenny Björklund’s new book on lesbianism in Swedish literature
How is lesbianism depicted in Swedish literature? And how do these representations relate to the image of Sweden as one of the most gay-friendly countries? These questions are the point of departure for Jenny Björklund’s new book.
In her book, Jenny Björklund reveals that Swedish literary discourses on lesbianism provocatively contrast with a widely accepted view that attitudes toward homosexuality have gradually become more tolerant. The study traces literary discourse on lesbianism in Sweden from 1930 to 2005 by analyzing lesbian-themed literature and investigating the ways that it confirms and/or challenges socio-political discourses on lesbianism during this time period. Ultimately, the lasting power of negative discourses upends the assumption that Sweden's progressive laws reflect progressive attitudes toward homosexuality.
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