Publisher's Synopsis
Before And Behind The Curtain: A Queer Story About Drinking is a novel written by Reynold Greenleaf in 1868. The story follows the life of a young man named Frank, who struggles with alcoholism and his sexual identity. The novel is set in the mid-1800s and explores the societal pressures and prejudices faced by the LGBTQ+ community during that time.Frank is a talented actor who finds solace in alcohol as he navigates the complexities of his sexuality. He becomes involved with a group of fellow actors who also struggle with addiction and their own personal demons. As Frank's drinking spirals out of control, he begins to lose his grip on his career and personal relationships.The novel delves into themes of identity, addiction, and societal expectations. It also offers a rare glimpse into the LGBTQ+ community during a time when homosexuality was considered taboo and punishable by law.Overall, Before And Behind The Curtain: A Queer Story About Drinking is a thought-provoking and poignant novel that sheds light on the struggles faced by marginalized communities in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
