What are some well - known racy gay novels?

One of the notable 1940s gay novels is 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal. It was quite controversial at the time as it openly dealt with homosexuality in a way that was not common in mainstream literature then.

One example could be 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal. It was a significant work exploring gay themes at a time when such topics were not widely accepted in mainstream literature.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a very popular coming - of - age story about two boys. It focuses on their friendship, self - discovery, and the dawning realization of their feelings for each other.

I think 'Hunger' also has some elements that could be related to the idea of self - love and acceptance which are important aspects in the realm of romance novels, though it's more of a memoir. It shows the journey of a person towards self - discovery and self - love, which can be seen as a form of romance with oneself.

Another great one is 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It's a story about a chance encounter between two women that develops into a relationship. It was groundbreaking at the time of its publication and is still widely read today.

I'm not sure if Marcia Gay Harden has written novels. She is mainly known as an actress rather than a novelist.

Promoting or discussing 'erotic' novels, especially those with sexual content, is not appropriate in a general context. However, there are many gay - themed novels that focus on love, relationships, and self - discovery without being erotic, such as 'Call Me by Your Name' which beautifully portrays a romantic relationship between two men.

The 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara also features gay relationships. It is a long and intense novel that follows the lives of four friends in New York City, and one of the main characters has a complex and often tragic gay love life.

Yes, there are. 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin is often considered a significant work. It delves into themes of homosexuality, love, and self - discovery in a very poignant way. The story follows an American man in Paris who struggles with his identity and his relationship with Giovanni.

One example could be 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. While it contains a strong male - male relationship, it's not overly'smutty' in a vulgar sense. It beautifully portrays the love between Achilles and Patroclus. Another might be 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster which also delves into homosexual relationships in a more tasteful and thought - provoking way.