Poetry brings love to life and these incredible poets immortalized their
love in their writings. Though many were afraid of persecution and hid
their sexual orientation, others boldly came out in a time when
homosexuality was completely condemned. Here we take a look at 10 of the
greatest gay or bisexual figures in classic literature.
Alfred Edward Housman was born in 1859; and in 1877, he attended St.
John’s College where he forged a strong friendship with Moses Jackson.
Housman loved him deeply, but it was not reciprocated as Jackson was
heterosexual. The latter was uncomfortable with his friend’s declaration
and their relationship became strained. Housman’s feelings never
diminished, but to save their friendship, he buried his love for Jackson
into his poems, immortalizing his affections. The times did not allow
Housman to openly come out, so he channelled all his feelings into his
poetry, namely A Shropshire Lad and Because I Liked You Better.
Source: http://www.bidnessetc.com/entertainment/poetry-knows-sexual-preference-10-famous-lgbt-poets-history/
A. E. Housman
Alfred Edward Housman was born in 1859; and in 1877, he attended St.
John’s College where he forged a strong friendship with Moses Jackson.
Housman loved him deeply, but it was not reciprocated as Jackson was
heterosexual. The latter was uncomfortable with his friend’s declaration
and their relationship became strained. Housman’s feelings never
diminished, but to save their friendship, he buried his love for Jackson
into his poems, immortalizing his affections. The times did not allow
Housman to openly come out, so he channelled all his feelings into his
poetry, namely A Shropshire Lad and Because I Liked You Better.Source: http://www.bidnessetc.com/entertainment/poetry-knows-sexual-preference-10-famous-lgbt-poets-history/
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