Description
Decoding Anne Lister provides an in-depth examination of one of history’s most fascinating figures and the cultural phenomenon surrounding her story. Anne Lister, a 19th-century English landowner, kept detailed diaries that were largely hidden from the world until their recent rediscovery. This book traces the journey from Lister’s original cryptic writings to Sally Wainwright’s popular television adaptation, Gentleman Jack.
The authors, Caroline Gonda and Chris Roulston, are leading scholars of Lister’s life and work. They discuss the archival research process, the complexities of deciphering Lister’s coded entries, and the historical context of her relationships and experiences. The book also addresses how the adaptation has shaped public understanding of Lister’s identity as a lesbian landowner and businesswoman in Georgian and Victorian England.
This work is essential for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, literary adaptation, archival studies, or the intersection of television and historical scholarship.
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