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The Naked Civil Servant

by Quentin Crisp
Michael Holroyd
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A comical and poignant memoir of a gay man living life as he pleased in the 1930s
In 1931, gay liberation was not a movement—it was simply unthinkable. But in that year, Quentin Crisp made the courageous decision to "come out" as a homosexual. This exhibitionist with the henna-dyed hair was harrassed, ridiculed and beaten. Nevertheless, he claimed his right to be himself—whatever the consequences. The Naked Civil Servant is both a comic masterpiece and a unique testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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  • Release date

    November 26, 2024

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798217069460
      • File size: 217108 KB
      • Duration: 07:32:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Quentin Crisp's classic autobiography, originally published in 1968, receives a vibrant new audiobook performance from Christian Coulson. Crisp, the irrepressible gay icon with a delightfully dry wit and unabashed self-expression, takes listeners from his early-twentieth-century British childhood through his seemingly unlikely rise to international celebrity as an openly gay man. Coulson's transformative performance creates a listening experience that unifies author and narrator, allowing listeners to enjoy Crisp's self-proclaimed hooliganism and various jobs, including sex worker, engineer's tracer, and artist's model. Delightful turns of phrase and droll amusement are perfectly rendered by Coulson, giving clear voice to Crisp's inimitable personality. This production is a wonderful way to experience Crisp anew. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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