Product Description
The Mirth Of A Nation: The Gay Parade As Seen By Sinners, Skeptics, Cynics, And Sour-Pusses by Bonny T. Wood is a book that explores the annual Gay Parade in San Francisco through the eyes of various individuals who have different attitudes towards the event. The author presents a collection of essays, interviews, and personal anecdotes from people who either support or oppose the parade. The book is divided into four sections, each representing a different perspective: sinners, skeptics, cynics, and sour-pusses. The sinners section features stories of people who have embraced their sexuality and celebrate it at the parade. The skeptics section includes interviews with people who are unsure about the parade's purpose and message. The cynics section features stories of people who criticize the parade for being too commercialized or not inclusive enough. The sour-pusses section includes stories of people who are outright opposed to the parade and its message. Overall, The Mirth Of A Nation offers a unique and diverse look at the Gay Parade and the various opinions surrounding it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.