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Book Synopsis: The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present day. An ALA GLBT Round Table Over the Rainbow 2019 Top Ten Selection. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST LGBTQ BOOKS OF 2019 by Harper's Bazaar
"A romantic, exquisite history of gay culture." —Kirkus Reviews, starred
“[A] boisterous, motley new history...entertaining and insightful.” —The New York Times Book Review
Hugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or exhibition has ever told this sweeping story. Not only has Brooklyn always lived in the shadow of queer Manhattan neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and Harlem, but there has also been a systematic erasure of its queer history—a great forgetting.
Ryan is here to unearth that history for the first time. In intimate, evocative, moving prose he discusses in new light the fundamental questions of what history is, who tells it, and how we can only make sense of ourselves through its retelling; and shows how the formation of the Brooklyn we know today is inextricably linked to the stories of the incredible people who created its diverse neighborhoods and cultures. Through them, When Brooklyn Was Queer brings Brooklyn’s queer past to life, and claims its place as a modern classic.
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Discover the untold and vibrant queer history of Brooklyn with "When Brooklyn Was Queer"! Unearthing the forgotten tales that shaped this iconic borough, this groundbreaking book by Hugh Ryan takes readers on a captivating journey from the mid-1850s to the present day. As an ALA GLBT Round Table Over the Rainbow 2019 Top Ten Selection and one of the best LGBTQ books of 2019 according to Harper's Bazaar, this romantic and exquisite history is a must-read for anyone interested in gay culture.
Unlike any other book, movie, or exhibition, "When Brooklyn Was Queer" delves deep into the often-overlooked LGBT history that thrived within Brooklyn's streets. From the early days of Walt Whitman to the remarkable queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, this book uncovers stories that have long been erased. The systematic forgetting of Brooklyn's queer history is brought to an end as author Hugh Ryan reveals the hidden narratives that have shaped this borough.
In this mesmerizing narrative, Hugh Ryan ponders the fundamental questions of history, its narration, and our connection to it. Through intimate and evocative prose, he takes readers on a journey that interweaves the creation of the Brooklyn we know today with the incredible individuals who contributed to its diverse neighborhoods and cultures. "When Brooklyn Was Queer" resurrects the past and secures its place as a modern classic, ensuring these stories are never forgotten again.
Experience the rich tapestry of Brooklyn's past by embracing the captivating stories found within "When Brooklyn Was Queer." Leave no aspect of this history hidden or overlooked. Purchase your copy today and join the ranks of those who seek to preserve and honor the diverse heritage of Brooklyn’s LGBTQ+ community.
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