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Rita Mae Brown (born November 28, 1944) is an American feminist writer, best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel, Rubyfruit Jungle. Brown was active in a number of civil rights campaigns and criticized the marginalization of lesbians within feminist groups.
Rita Mae Brown, born 28 November 1944, is a prolific American writer and feminist. She is mostly known for her first novel, Rubyfruit Jungle. The novel dealt with lesbian themes in an explicit manner unusual for the time when the novel was written.
Explore the books by Rita Mae Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries, the Sister Jane Foxhunting Mysteries, and more. Find out about her latest releases, awards, and events.
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- Rubyfruit Jungle.
- Wish You Were Here (Mrs. Murphy, #1) by Rita Mae Brown, Sneaky Pie Brown.
- Rest in Pieces (Mrs. Murphy #2)
- Murder at Monticello (Mrs. Murphy #3)
Learn about Rita Mae Brown, the bestselling author of mystery, romance, and memoir novels, as well as a poet and screenwriter. Find out how to contact her for speaking engagements and see her awards and achievements.
Jun 6, 2016 · The author of the iconic lesbian novel, Rubyfruit Jungle, talks about her craft, her views on publishing, and her generation's political engagement. She also discusses her mystery books, her feminism, and her views on sexuality and community.
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Rubyfruit Jungle is the first novel by Rita Mae Brown. Published in 1973, it was remarkable in its day for its explicit portrayal of lesbianism. The novel is a coming-of-age autobiographical account of Brown's youth and emergence as a lesbian author.
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