Amelia Possanza

Amelia Possanza, author of "Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in Archives," shares her poignant choice for the last book she'll read. The discussion dives into Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Wakefield," a tale of a man who mysteriously abandons his wife yet lives just around the corner for twenty years. Topics include Hawthorne's unique narrative style, the psychological complexities of isolation and marital fidelity, and the emotional toll of absence on relationships. Possanza also reflects on literary legacy and personal loss.

Author Amelia Possanza discusses her book 'Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in Archives' uncovering historical love stories of lesbians. The podcast explores themes of hope, love in Emily Dickinson's poems, book publicity shifts, social media impact, advertising strategies, Melville's passion in 'Moby Dick', LGBTQ history challenges, and themes of love, literature, and music.