Diana: A Strange Autobiography

Diana Frederics

• Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
• eBook ISBN:
  9798907972001
• Year: 2026

''Diana: A Strange Autobiography'' is a groundbreaking 1939 autobiographical novel published under the pseudonym Diana Frederics (later revealed to be written by American educator and writer Frances V. Rummell). It is celebrated as one of the very first works of American lesbian literature to feature a positive, sympathetic portrayal and a happy ending, departing from the tragic tropes that dominated early lesbian fiction. The narrative follows the intellectual and emotional development of Diana, a daughter of an unexceptional wealthy family, who discovers her attraction to women during adolescence. The book details -- Coming of Age: Her realization of her sexual inclinations during college. A "Trial Marriage": A brief heterosexual relationship that confirms her exclusive attraction to women. European Education: Her intellectual and personal exploration while living in Europe. Navigating Romance: Her experiences through several complex relationships, culminating in a stable, fulfilling partnership with another woman.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Author’s Foreword
• PART I First Fears
• PART II Carl
• PART III Jane
• PART IV Leslie