Diana Souhami

Diana Souhami, an accomplished biographer known for highlighting lesbian women in literary history, delves into her book that uncovers the essential role of lesbians in the Modernist movement in 1920s Paris. She explores the vibrant lives of figures like Sylvia Beach and Gertrude Stein, who defied patriarchy and created a community of creativity. Souhami discusses the cultural magnetism of Paris, the challenges of visibility for lesbians, and how societal constraints shaped their artistic freedom, ultimately redefining modernism.