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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

Tipping the Velvet

by Sarah Waters
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1998480 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Sarah Waters's Tipping the Velvet (1998) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Nan King, an oyster girl from Whitstable, becomes infatuated with a male impersonator on the music hall stage and follows her into a world of Victorian lesbian London. Waters's debut is a lush, picaresque novel of sexual identity and social class. Themes of Victorian London, lesbian identity, music hall run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1998.

Book Details

AuthorSarah Waters
Published1998
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages480
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781573227575
Editorial Score38/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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199812
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tipping the Velvet about?

Nan King, an oyster girl from Whitstable, becomes infatuated with a male impersonator on the music hall stage and follows her into a world of Victorian lesbian London. Waters's debut is a lush, picaresque novel of sexual identity and social class.

Who wrote Tipping the Velvet?

Tipping the Velvet was written by Sarah Waters, from United Kingdom. First published in 1998.

What awards has Tipping the Velvet won?

Tipping the Velvet has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1998.

Is Tipping the Velvet worth reading?

Tipping the Velvet is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Victorian London, lesbian identity, music hall.

Where can I buy Tipping the Velvet?

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What category is Tipping the Velvet?

Tipping the Velvet is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Tipping the Velvet from?

Tipping the Velvet originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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