Rebel Yell: Stories by Contemporary Southern Gay Authors

by Jay Quinn

Fiction. LGBT Studies. Written from the broad perspectives of gay Southern writers, Rebel Yell: Stories by Contemporary Southern Gay Authors, dismantles and demystifies stereotypes, and presents fourteen individual narbatives about the experience of living as a gay man in Southern society. At times heartbreaking, and sometimes humorous, these stories of sexual awakenings and the search for acceptance and identity capture the nuances of Southern culture against backdrops as diverse as a Baptist church, a sleepy small town, and a roadside diner. This colorful collection of stories will appeal to fans of gay and/or Southern literature as well as academics and students studying gay and lesbian literature.

Genres: Short Stories, Gay

Hardcover

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing style and topics in this collection of gay men's short stories from the American South will seem outdated even though the book was published in 2001, given the astonishing changes over the recent past in society's attitude toward gays. That can either enhance or detract from the reading experience, depending on what one is looking for.

The stories themselves are sometimes over the top with respect to the Southern qualities: Those can be woven into the writing seamlessly or in a way that stands out too much. Several of the tales are good, and one or two are great. One advantage to the collection is the healthy variety of authors and writing styles.

Overall, this collection is worth reading, giving us as it does a snapshot of certain people at a certain point in history in a certain part of the United States.

[Maryjane Coons · Rating 4 out of 5]

liked it.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very good short stories. One of them is set in Roanoke where I used to live.