The Queen's Throat: Opera, Homosexuality and the Mystery of Desire

Author(s): Wayne Koestenbaum

Words & Ideas

This passionate love letter to opera, lavishly praised and nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award when it was first published, is now firmly established as a cult classic. In a learned, moving, and sparklingly witty melange of criticism, subversion, and homage, Wayne Koestenbaum illuminates mysteries of fandom and obsession, and has created an exuberant work of personal meditation and cultural history.


Product Information

Wayne Koestenbaum is professor of english at CUNY's Graduate School and is the author of several books of criticism, essays, and poetry. He lives in New York City.

General Fields

  • : 9780306810084
  • : The Perseus Books Group
  • : Da Capo Press Inc
  • : 0.382
  • : 15 March 2001
  • : 229mm X 152mm X 16mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Wayne Koestenbaum
  • : Paperback
  • : 782.1092
  • : 280
  • : 32 illustrations