[Queer literature] Haan, Jacob Israël de. Levensrecht. Maandschrift ter Gedachtenverspreiding

Ed. by Johan Schmidt. Amsterdam, C.L. Year III and IV complete, in 24 issues. Petersen, 1907-08. Orig. paper wrs. des. by J.H. Been.

Free minded Amsterdam literary/cultural periodical. Contains the first publication of one of the most remarkable and controversial stories in Dutch literature. Jacob Israël de Haan's 'Nerveuze vertellingen: Over de ervaringen van Hélénus Marie Golesco' in which the protagonist's blasphemous visions and erotic obsession with Christ caused great scandal. Also includes other short prose pieces by De Haan and an article praising his highly controversial Pijpelijntjes (1904), regarded as the first gay novel in Dutch literature. Also includes contributions by Jan Sluyters (De emancipatie der vrouw en de sociale revolutie), De huidige Anarchistische beweging in Rusland, Cesare Lombroso (Hoe ik spiritist werd), and full-page plates after Rotgans, Rops (probably the first Dutch Rops reproduction). In orig. wrappers. Regular age and wear, overall in good condition. Rare. (total 24)