Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, Dan Jones
Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, Dan Jones
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Queer Villains of Myth and Legend
A Revelry of Queer Rogues and Outlaws Through the Ages

Author: Dan Jones

Narrator: Dan Jones

Unabridged: 4 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Radar

Published: 01/18/2024


Synopsis

Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of stories, myths and legends, through to contemporary literature, TV and film, there is a diverse and other-worldly super community of queer heroes to discover, learn from, and celebrate.

Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles (explored in Madeleine Miller's bestseller Song of Achilles), join the cult of Antinous (inspiration for Oscar Wilde), get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth, and fall for Zimbabwe's trans God Mawi. And from modern pop-culture, through Dan Jones's witty, upbeat style, learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods and the BBC's Doctor Who.

Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious, and always fantastical. It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory.

(p) 2023 Octopus Publishing Group

About Dan Jones

Dan Jones is a former magazine editor, who has written several books on subjects varying from cocktails to grooming and queer history. He has tried and tested almost every grooming, fitness, and weird wellness trend out there, and shares everything he’s learnt in his books.?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brooke on February 09, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyable, easily digestible and super interesting. Loved the narrative voice, felt like I was chatting with a friend.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on June 06, 2024

"I cannot help but love these fictional queer villains. I love them for all of their aesthetic lushness and theatrical glee, their fabulousness, their ruthlessness, their power... After all, they live in a world that hates them. They’ve adapted; they’ve learned to conceal themselves. They’ve survive......more

Goodreads review by Caelum on October 01, 2024

Honestly really liked the idea and the theme of the book. The idea and theme to me were really well explored and reviewed - not just based on fantasies, but also on different works based on the same villain. Definitely a fun read to pass time and get some curious insights. I was just a little lost,......more

Goodreads review by Paula on February 23, 2024

Abook full of iconic Queer Villains and Legends. Even though we all have heard of some, if not them all, we aren't really told much about them. In this book Dan Jones explains who they are and why they are villains and queers. I did enjoy hearing about the Disney villains and queers, as well as othe......more

Goodreads review by Jawad on March 22, 2025

Very entertaining 'behind the scenes' insight into queer roots of literary and pop culture icons. Makes you want to go back to read and watch the books and movies referenced!......more