What are some well - known books with gay love stories?

Well, 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks is very famous. It's about a couple, Noah and Allie, whose love endures through time and hardships. Their story is extremely romantic. Another is 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. Louisa and Will's relationship starts in an unexpected way. Louisa is hired to take care of Will, who is in a wheelchair. Their connection grows into something deeper and it's a very touching love story.

Well, in 'Call Me by Your Name', a characteristic is the strong sense of longing and the bittersweet nature of the relationship. The prose is lyrical, making the reader really feel the emotions of the characters.

One of the most famous is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It's set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young man named Maurice who discovers his homosexuality and his relationship with another man. It's a story that delves into the social and personal challenges of being gay at that time.

There's also the story of the Stonewall riots. In 1969, the gay community in New York fought back against police harassment at the Stonewall Inn. This event sparked the modern gay rights movement. The courage shown by those individuals at Stonewall has been an inspiration ever since. It showed that the gay community could stand up for itself and demand equal rights.

One well - known story could be about a gay couple who started an LGBTQ+ friendly business in Hyderabad. Their story would not only be about entrepreneurship but also about creating a safe space for the community. They might have faced initial resistance but managed to thrive.

The relationship between Walt Whitman and Peter Doyle can be considered. Whitman was a great American poet. His relationship with Doyle was an important part of his personal life. He often wrote about love and relationships in his works, and his relationship with Doyle was one that was based on deep emotional and physical connection.

Apollo and Hyacinthus is quite well - known. Apollo was a powerful god, and his love for Hyacinthus was intense. Their story is tragic as Hyacinthus' death was a great loss to Apollo. The creation of the hyacinth flower out of his love and grief is a poignant part of the story.

One well - known love story is Romeo and Juliet. They are from two feuding families in Verona. Their love is passionate but doomed as their families' enmity leads to their tragic deaths.

Well, 'Kusumagraj's 'Vishakha' is a well - known Marathi love story. It's a story full of emotions and the exploration of love in different forms. It has beautiful descriptions and a very engaging plot that has made it popular among Marathi readers.

In 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster, there are elements that touch on gay and bisexual experiences. The story of Maurice's self - discovery and his relationships in a society that was not fully accepting at the time is quite profound.