Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a British landowner, diarist, and traveler. She is known for her detailed diaries which documented her life, travels, and relationships, including her same-sex relationships. While Anne Lister didn't author books in the traditional sense, her extensive diaries, which are now published, provide a fascinating historical insight into her life and the social context of her time.
There are several publications featuring Anne Lister's diaries, including:
* The Secret Diaries of Anne Lister (edited by Helena Whitbread)
* Anne Lister's Journal: Volume 1: The First 22 Years (edited by Jill Liddington and Helena Whitbread)
* Anne Lister's Journal: Volume 2: 1818-1820 (edited by Jill Liddington and Helena Whitbread)
These publications, along with other historical research, have brought Anne Lister's life to wider public attention, and she has become a celebrated figure in LGBTQ+ history and literature.