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Jane Vance Rule CM OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian-American writer of lesbian-themed works. Her first novel, Desert of the Heart , appeared in 1964, when gay activity was still a criminal offence.
Desert of the Heart is a 1964 novel written by Jane Rule. The story was adapted into the 1985 film Desert Hearts, directed by Donna Deitch. The book was originally published in hardback by Macmillan Canada.
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Jane Rule has 26 books on Goodreads with 16475 ratings. Jane Rule’s most popular book is Desert of the Heart.
Rule was a ground-breaking novelist and essayist whose work explored the lives of lesbians, beginning at a time when homosexuality was still a crime in Canada (see LGBT Rights in Canada). Her first novel, Desert of the Heart, is perhaps her best known. It was adapted into the film Desert Hearts in 1986.
Jane Vance Rule was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction. American by birth and Canadian by choice, Rule's pioneering work as a writer and activist reached across borders. Rule was born on March 28, 1931, in Plainfield, New Jersey, and raised in the Midwest and California.
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Jane Rule. Jane Rule was a Canadian writer of novels, short stories, and essays, best known for her lesbian-themed works. She was born on March 28, 1931, in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA, and later moved to Canada. Rule's most famous novel is 'Desert of the Heart' (1964), which was groundbreaking in its positive portrayal of a lesbian relationship.
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A complete list of all Jane Rule's books in order (12 books). Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards.
