A Lure of Knowledge: Lesbian Sexuality and Theory [Hardcover] Roof, Judith

Description

1991 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1991 first edition of Judith Roof’s “A Lure of Knowledge: Lesbian Sexuality and Theory” is a seminal work in queer theory and lesbian studies. Published by Columbia University Press, it explores the intersections of sexuality, gender, and literary criticism through a lesbian lens. Roof, a pioneering scholar in the field, challenges heteronormative assumptions in literature and theory. Her incisive analysis deconstructs the male-centric biases ingrained in Western thought, offering a radical reimagining of sexuality and desire. This copy, despite some wear to the dust jacket and boards, remains a well-preserved artifact of a groundbreaking era in LGBTQ+ scholarship. For collectors and readers interested in the evolution of queer theory and the reclamation of marginalized voices, this book is an essential addition.