Chelsea Girls

In this raw and electrifying autobiographical novel, poet Eileen Myles blends memory, fiction, and observation to depict life as a queer artist coming of age in New York City. Through fragmented vignettes, they capture sex, art, addiction, and survival with unmatched honesty and rhythm.

~ Included for its groundbreaking voice in queer literature and its unapologetic portrayal of gender, sexuality, and artistic rebellion in the downtown scene. ~