Love Stories: Sex between Men before Homosexuality

Love Stories: Sex between Men before Homosexuality by Jonathan Ned Katz explores the history of male same-sex relationships in America prior to the medicalization of homosexual identity.

• Format: New, unread copy in standard retail condition.
• Contents: Examines intimate friendships and sexual encounters between men from the 19th century through the early 20th century.
• Key Features: Draws on diaries, letters, and court records to reconstruct personal narratives often overlooked in mainstream history.
• Collector Value: First edition published by University of Chicago Press; complements LGBTQ+ Studies and American History collections.
• ISBN: 9780226426167 for accurate inventory matching.

This study challenges modern categories of sexuality and offers a nuanced look at emotional and physical bonds between men.