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Basil Davenport

Basil Davenport was an academic, anthologist, and author. His book reviews appeared in the New York Times and the Saturday Review, and he frequently wrote introductions to works by other authors and anthologies, several of which he edited, including The Portable Roman Reader. He died in 1966.

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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