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On these pages, Eve Adams rises up, loves, rebelsher times, eerily resembling our own. Joan Nestle, cofounder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives and author of A Restricted Country 2022 Lambda Literary Awards FinalistHistorian Jonathan Ned Katz uncovers the forgotten story of radical lesbian Eve Adams and her longlost book Lesbian LoveBorn Chawa Zloczewer into a Jewish family in Poland, Eve Adams emigrated to the United States in 1912,took a new name, befriended anarchists, sold radical publications, and ran lesbianandgayfriendly speakeasies in Chicago and New York. Then, in 1925, Adams risked all to write and publish a book titled Lesbian Love.Adamss bold activism caught the attention of the young J. Edgar Hoover and the US Bureau of Investigation, leading to her surveillance and arrest. Adams was convicted of publishing an obscene book and of attempted sex with a policewoman sent to entrap her.Adams was jailed and then deported back to Europe, and ultimately murdered by Nazis in Auschwitz. In The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams, acclaimed historian Jonathan Ned Katz has recovered the extraordinary story of an early, daring activist.Carefully distinguishing fact from fiction, Katz presents the first biography of Adams, and the publisher reprints the longlost text of Adamss rare, unique book Lesbian Love
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams'? A: The book focuses on the life of Eve Adams, a radical lesbian activist in the early 20th century, detailing her struggles, activism, and the historical context of her life.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Jonathan Ned Katz, a historian known for his work on LGBTQ history.
- Q: What significant events are covered in this biography? A: The biography covers Eve Adams's rise as a radical activist, her publication of the book 'Lesbian Love,' her surveillance by the FBI, her arrest, and her eventual deportation and murder by Nazis.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams' published? A: The book was published on May 18, 2021.
- Q: Is 'The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research, especially in LGBTQ studies, as it provides a detailed historical account and analysis of Eve Adams's life.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of love, rebellion, activism, and the challenges faced by queer individuals in the early 20th century.
- Q: Is there any additional content included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a reprint of Eve Adams's rare book 'Lesbian Love,' providing historical context to her activism.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in LGBTQ history, activists, historians, and anyone looking to understand the challenges faced by early queer activists would benefit from this book.