This book occupies a special space in my heart and on my bookshelf. *g* It was actually one of the first books on gay history that I read, and a whole heap of other books later I do think it's still the best (though I will take the specifically lesbian-focused chapters from some other books). Actually it's one of the better works of non-fiction I've read, full stop. I really don't care that much about french poets but I'm considering looking up the biographies Robb has done of people like Rimbaud just because I'm sure he'll make it worth reading. (And I also suspect Rimbaud's life may be more interesting than his poetry.)