The Well of Solitude by Radcliffe Hall is a cult novel first published in 1928. This book became the first in the history of English-language literature to tell a frank story about a lesbian romance. The author embodies the themes of sexual orientation, identity and loneliness in a unique way through the story of the main character - Steven Gordon. The difficult fate of Steven and her struggle for the right to a happy life in conditions where society does not accept her otherwise leaves a mark on everyone who reads this book. "The Well of Loneliness" is a piece that makes you think about the nature of love, social stereotypes and the meaning of true happiness.