Can you recommend the best gay stories in literature?

Yes, 'Call Me by Your Name' is a very well - known gay story in literature. It beautifully depicts the relationship between two men during a summer in Italy. The story is full of longing, love, and the bittersweet nature of young love. It has been widely praised for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth.

In 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer, the main character Arthur Less has his own journey of love and self - discovery as a gay man. It's a humorous and touching story that shows different aspects of gay love and life.

In some works by Tennessee Williams, like 'A Streetcar Named Desire', there are subtexts of same - sex attraction. Stanley and Blanche's relationship has been analyzed in terms of power dynamics and hidden sexualities. It's a complex play that contains elements that can be related to 'no homo' gay stories as it shows how sexual and gender - related issues are intertwined with human relationships and social hierarchies in a non - explicit way.

You could also try 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It's a story that shows the attraction between two women in a somewhat subdued yet powerful way. It gives an interesting perspective on lesbian relationships during that era.

One great gay literature short story is 'A Boy's Own Story' by Edmund White. It offers a poignant and often raw look into the life of a gay youth growing up in America. Another is 'The Swimming-Pool Library' by Alan Hollinghurst which is set in a particular social context among gay men in London. And 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin is a classic that delves deep into themes of identity, love, and the internal struggles of a gay man.

Sure. 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin is a great one. It's a complex exploration of love, identity, and sexuality. The main character, David, struggles with his feelings for Giovanni while also dealing with his own insecurities and the social taboos of the time.

In 'The Autobiography of an Ex - Colored Man' by James Weldon Johnson, the protagonist is biracial. His journey through different worlds of black and white society, his struggle with his identity, and his experiences of racism and opportunity make it a significant story that showcases the biracial experience in early 20th - century America.

The 'Three Musketeers' is also a well - known story with a menage of characters. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, along with D'Artagnan, are friends who go through many adventures together. They have loyalty, honor, and a sense of brotherhood that is really engaging in the story.

Sure. 'Hamlet' is a classic tragedy. Hamlet's father is murdered, and he is consumed by revenge. His indecision and the complex web of lies and deceit around him lead to a tragic end for many characters. Another good one is 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Blanche DuBois is a tragic figure. She has a past filled with loss and promiscuity, and in her sister's home, she faces abuse and ultimately descends into madness.

Definitely. 'Finding Home in His Arms' is a story that many like. It's a story of a young gay man who has been through a lot of hardships and finally finds love and a sense of belonging with another man. It's a story of hope and new beginnings.