Songs and Verses for Christmas

Book • 2018
Songs and Verses for Christmas, by Adele Amelia Gleason, is a collection of poems notable for its contrast between the title and the content.

Despite the Christmas-themed title, the poems primarily explore themes of love, loss, and personal reflection.

The collection contains lesbian love poems that subvert expectations, providing a glimpse into Gleason's personal life.

The volume remains a relatively obscure work but offers insight into the complexities of Gleason's life.

The title serves as a disguise for the expression of personal, romantic themes.

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Mentioned by John Jeremiah Sullivan as a collection of poems by Adele Gleason, containing brokenhearted lesbian love poems.
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