Polari
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"Polari," from the Italian "polare" ("to talk") is a coded language, originating in the UK and dating as far back as the 16th century. Overheard in outdoor markets, the theatre, fairgrounds, and circuses, it was appropriated by gay men to provide them with cover as well as with a way to assert personal and shared identities. It spread around the English-speaking world via the Royal Navy, the merchant marine, and cruise ships, adding and subverting...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0864923864
ISBN13:9780864923868
Release Date:April 2014
Publisher:Goose Lane Editions
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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