Gay Artists in Modern American Culture

This audiobook explores the influential role of gay men in shaping mid-20th-century American culture, highlighting figures like Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, and Rock Hudson. It delves into the complex relationship between these artists' creative contributions and the societal tensions caused by widespread anti-homosexual attitudes. Michael Sherry provides a nuanced analysis of how the nation both relied on and feared the cultural impact of these gay artists during that era.