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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - How Soon Is Now?: Medieval Texts, Amateur Readers, and the Queerness of Time

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Book Synopsis: How Soon Is Now? performs a powerful critique of modernist temporal regimes through its revelatory exploration of queer ways of being in time as well as of the potential queerness of time itself. Carolyn Dinshaw focuses on medieval tales of asynchrony and on engagements with these medieval temporal worlds by amateur readers centuries later. In doing so, she illuminates forms of desirous, embodied being that are out of sync with ordinarily linear measurements of everyday life, that involve multiple temporalities, that precipitate out of time altogether. Dinshaw claims the possibility of a fuller, denser, more crowded now that theorists tell us is extant but that often eludes our temporal grasp.

Whether discussing Victorian men of letters who parodied the Book of John Mandeville, a fictionalized fourteenth-century travel narrative, or Hope Emily Allen, modern coeditor of the early-fifteenth-century Book of Margery Kempe, Dinshaw argues that these and other medievalists outside the academy inhabit different temporalities than modern professionals operating according to the clock. How Soon Is Now? clears space for amateurs, hobbyists, and dabblers who approach medieval worlds from positions of affect and attachment, from desires to build other kinds of worlds. Unruly, untimely, they urge us toward a disorderly and asynchronous collective.

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Discover a book that defies the boundaries of time and invites you to explore the queer dimensions of temporal existence. Introducing "How Soon Is Now?: Medieval Texts, Amateur Readers, and the Queerness of Time." This groundbreaking work by Carolyn Dinshaw challenges traditional notions of time, delving into the vibrant medieval tales of asynchrony and their impact on readers throughout the centuries.

Unleash your imagination and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of desirous, embodied experiences that exist beyond the confines of linear time. Dinshaw guides you through narratives that transport you to multiple temporalities, offering a glimpse into a more densely populated now. This is a chance to escape the monotony of everyday life and embrace a world where time itself takes on a different meaning.

While modern professionals are bound by the constraints of the clock, Dinshaw shines a light on the unique temporalities inhabited by amateur medievalists. By celebrating those who approach these ancient worlds with passion and attachment, "How Soon Is Now?" invites you to join a diverse community of enthusiasts. Together, we can challenge the status quo, disrupting the orderly flow of time in favor of a wild and asynchronous collective.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to redefine your relationship with time and embark on a journey of intellectual and emotional discovery. Grab your copy of "How Soon Is Now?" today and unlock the extraordinary potential of queerness in time. Embrace the book that will expand your horizons and revolutionize your understanding of existence.

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