Cecil Dreeme

First published posthumously in 1861, Cecil Dreeme tells the story of a young man who returns from Europe to find refuge in an eccentric boarding house—and becomes entangled with its mysterious resident, Cecil Dreeme. As their bond deepens, the novel explores themes of gender, intimacy, and hidden identity with striking ambiguity and emotional intensity.

~ Included for its ahead-of-its-time exploration of gender nonconformity and queer longing, making it a fascinating and important work in early LGBTQ+ literature. ~