1975

"Message in the Bottle: How Queer Man Is, How Queer Language Is, and What One Has to Do with the Other" is a 1975 textbook by Walker Percy that delves into the subjects of linguistics and sociolinguistics. Published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux, this hardcover book explores the connection between language and sexuality, looking at how language reflects and shapes societal attitudes towards queerness. With 345 pages and a bibliography included, this text offers a unique perspective on the intersection of language and identity in English-speaking cultures.