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Lesbis sustineo! Naiad press authors remember Barbara Grier
1a Department of English , The University of Mississippi , Oxford , Mississippi , USA.
Journal of Lesbian Studies
|October 10, 2014
Summary
This study explores the life and work of Barbara Grier through interviews with celebrated Naiad Press authors. It encourages memory exploration to preserve Grier
Area of Science:
- Lesbian Literature Studies
- Feminist Publishing History
- Queer Archival Practices
Background:
- Naiad Press was a pioneering feminist publishing house.
- Barbara Grier was a pivotal figure at Naiad Press.
- The study focuses on preserving the legacy of Grier and Naiad Press.
Observation:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key figures associated with Naiad Press.
- Interviewees include celebrated authors like Katherine V. Forrest, Sheila Ortiz Taylor, and Lee Lynch.
- The research centers on the contributions of women to lesbian literature.
Findings:
- The interviews provide rich qualitative data on Grier's impact.
- Specific works, such as Sheila Ortiz Taylor's novel featuring a Chicana heroine, are highlighted.
- The study emphasizes the collaborative and enduring nature of feminist literary contributions.
Implications:
- This research contributes to the ongoing remembrance of Grier's significant contributions.
- It enriches the understanding of lesbian literary history and feminist publishing.
- The methodology encourages further exploration of personal narratives in archival research.