The Well of Loneliness: A 1920s Classic of Lesbian Fiction
by Radclyffe Hall
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First published in 1928, this timeless portrayal of lesbian love is now a classic. The thinly disguised story of Hall's own life, it was banned outright upon publication and almost ruined her literary career.
Book Club Questions for The Well of Loneliness (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Well of Loneliness: A 1920s Classic of Lesbian Fiction (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Well of Loneliness:
- Did Radclyffe Hall emphasize any specific themes throughout The Well of Loneliness? What do you think Radclyffe Hall is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Well of Loneliness and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Well of Loneliness? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Well of Loneliness reveal Radclyffe Hall's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Radclyffe Hall is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Well of Loneliness affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Radclyffe Hall's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Well of Loneliness (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Well of Loneliness: A 1920s Classic of Lesbian Fiction (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Well of Loneliness:
- Did Radclyffe Hall make persuasive arguments in The Well of Loneliness? Did The Well of Loneliness change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Well of Loneliness?
- How does Radclyffe Hall present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Radclyffe Hall biased within The Well of Loneliness? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Well of Loneliness make you want to read next? Why?
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