All of My Favourite LGBTQ+ Retellings

TL;DR

Gene shares a list of their favorite LGBTQ+ retellings, including myths, fairy tales, and classic literature, with a focus on sapphic representation.

Transcript

hi everyone welcome back to my channel in what is of course february and you may or may not know but in the uk february is actually lgbtq plus history month so naturally i wanted to film some dedicated content to that you probably know if you've been watching my channel for a few years that recommending queer and lgbtq plus books is one of my favor... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏛️ LGBTQ+ retellings offer a fresh and inclusive perspective on classic stories and myths.
• ❓ Sapphic representation is a prevalent theme in many LGBTQ+ retellings.
• ❓ Some retellings explore feminist themes and challenge patriarchal norms.
• ❓ Queer retellings often incorporate elements of speculative fiction and fantasy.

Questions & Answers

Q: Are there any LGBTQ+ retellings inspired by Greek mythology?

Yes, "Outrun the Wind" by Elizabeth Tammi is a retelling of the Atalanta myth with a lesbian romance subplot. The protagonist falls in love with a follower of the goddess Artemis.

Q: Are there any LGBTQ+ retellings of Cinderella?

Yes, "Ash" by Melinda Lowe is a sapphic retelling of Cinderella where the protagonist falls in love with a warrior woman instead of the prince. "Cinderella Is Dead" by Kalynn Bayron also offers a feminist twist on the original tale set in a patriarchal society.

Q: Could you recommend a collection of fairy tale retellings with queer themes?

Absolutely! "Kissing the Witch" by Emma Donoghue is a collection of short stories that features queer retellings of fairy tales. It's a great choice for exploring a variety of themes within the genre.

Q: Are there any LGBTQ+ retellings set in a post-war world with dragons?

Yes, "Into the Vanishers' Palace" by Aliette de Bodard fits this description. It is a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" featuring dragons in a post-war setting.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Gene discusses their love for recommending queer and LGBTQ+ books, particularly retellings.

• They highlight "Orpheus Girl" by Briny Rebel Henry, a modern retelling of the Greek myth set in a conversion camp.

• "Ash" by Melinda Lowe is mentioned as a sapphic rendition of Cinderella, where she falls in love with a warrior woman instead of the prince.

• They recommend "Cinderella Is Dead" by Kalynn Bayron, a feminist twist on the original tale set in a patriarchal society.

• Gene introduces "Kissing the Witch" by Emma Donoghue, a collection of short stories featuring queer retellings of fairy tales.

• They mention "Outrun the Wind" by Elizabeth Tammi, a retelling of the Atalanta myth with a lesbian romance subplot.

• "Into the Vanishers' Palace" by Aliette de Bodard is noted as a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" set in a post-war world with dragons.

• "Deathless Girls" by Kiran Millwood Hargrave explores the origin story of Dracula's first two wives and features a Romani protagonist.

• They recommend "Burning Roses" by S. L. Huang, a novel that combines Little Red Riding Hood and Hou Yi from Chinese mythology.

• "Hold Your Own" by Kate Tempest is highlighted as a poetry collection with a long poem retelling the story of Tiresias.

• "The Raven and the Reindeer" by T. Kingfisher is mentioned as a retelling of "The Snow Queen" with a lesbian romance subplot.

• Lastly, Gene recommends "Girl Meets Boy" by Ali Smith, a modern retelling of the myth of Iphis and Ianthe with a focus on gender and queer relationships.