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Polari
Polari
Author: John Barton
"Polari," from the Italian "polare" ("to talk") is a coded language, originating in the U.K. and dating as far back as the 16th century. Overheard in outdoor markets, the theatre, fairgrounds, and circuses, it was appropriated by gay men to provide them with cover as well as with a way to assert personal and shared identities. It spread around t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780864923868
ISBN-10: 0864923864
Publication Date: 4/22/2014
Pages: 88
Edition: First
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Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
Book Type: Paperback
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