James Courage Diaries

By Chris Brickell

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LITERARY COLLECTIONS

416 Pages, 5.75 x 8.25

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF

Trade Paper, $32.00 (US $32.00) (CA $43.00)

Publication Date: December 2021

ISBN 9781990048036

Rights: US & CA

Otago University Press (Dec 2021)

Price:	$32.00

Overview

A revealing glimpse into the life of a pioneering gay New Zealand writer.

Explore the intimate world of James Courage, a 20th-century New Zealand author, through his personal diaries. Edited by Chris Brickell, these entries offer a candid look at Courage's life, from his early days in Christchurch to his literary pursuits in London.

Discover his thoughts on homosexuality, his creative process, and his experiences during World War II. This collection provides a unique perspective on a sensitive soul navigating a world not always accepting of his identity. Perfect for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and those interested in LGBTQ+ history.

Reviews

"Chris Brickell’s selections from the 400,000 words of diary entries reveal Courage to be a truly engaging man, a complex personality and an astute observer with a gentle, whimsical sense of humour, an acerbic wit and an artist’s appreciation of art. Courage’s diaries are a delightful surprise … James Courage is revealed to be both a significant writer and a sensitive, brave and engaging New Zealander we should be proud to own and celebrate." —Paul Millar

Author Biography

Chris Brickell is Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Otago. His books include Mates and Lovers: A history of gay New Zealand (2008), Manly Affections: The photographs of Robert Gant, 1885–1915 (2012), Teenagers: The rise of youth culture in New Zealand (2017), and Queer Objects (2019), which he co-edited with Judith Collard.

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