25 of the Most Memorable Homoerotic Same-Sex Friendships From Literature

By Sarah Seltzer on Mar 18, 2015 - Flavorwire

Homoeroticism refers to same-sex desire, not necessarily consummated. Critics have long found evidence of that desire in some of the cherished close friendships in classic literature. Looking at books this way not only adds depth to our understanding of the original works, but to our understanding of how complex and layered human relationships can be.
Here are 25 queer, or queer-seeming, friendships in classics from the 19th century through today. Some are up for debate, and some are obviously more than just friendships — but all share an element of friendship and ambiguity, … Read More