Getting Medieval: Sexualities and Communities, Pre- and Postmodern (Series Q)

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of medieval sexualities and communities? Look no further than our latest book, "Getting Medieval: Sexualities and Communities, Pre- and Postmodern" by Carolyn Dinshaw. In this groundbreaking work, Dinshaw delves into late-fourteenth and early-fifteenth-century England to uncover previously untold stories of queer history.

But this book goes beyond just medieval and queer studies. Dinshaw seamlessly blends historical analysis with modern cultural studies, providing invaluable insights into the heterogeneity and indeterminacy of sex and sexuality. By examining canonical Middle English texts like the Canterbury Tales and The Book of Margery Kempe, as well as polemics around religious dissidents and accounts of prostitutes in London, Dinshaw explores how specific sexual practices and identifications were normalized or proscribed.

However, "Getting Medieval" doesn't stop at the past. Dinshaw expertly demonstrates the relevance of these historical findings to the present day. She examines modern media, from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction to Congressional debates, to reveal how contemporary (mis)appropriations of medieval tropes reinforce constrictive heteronormative values. Through this analysis, the multifarious nature of history becomes undeniable.

Join us on this journey through time, as "Getting Medieval" challenges conventional understandings of community in pre- and postmodern societies. Dinshaw weaves together the theories of influential thinkers like Michel Foucault, Homi K. Bhabha, Roland Barthes, and John Boswell to push the boundaries of deconstructionist impulses and historical perspectives.

If you're a medieval or queer scholar, or simply someone interested in cultural studies, don't miss out on this long-anticipated volume. Get your copy of "Getting Medieval: Sexualities and Communities, Pre- and Postmodern" today and uncover a whole new understanding of our history and society. Click here to get started on your journey!