Updated Submission Deadline: December 15, 1999
CALL FOR PAPERS
"Diseases Desperate Grown": Malady in Literature
Fordham University
New York, New York
14-15 April 2000
"All interest in disease and death is only another expression of
interest in life."
–Thomas Mann
__The Magic Mountain__
Fordham University's Third Graduate English Association Conference seeks to investigate the manifestations of
malady in literature not only in a strictly literal sense, but also in a metaphorical one. We invite paper
proposals, completed papers and/or panels on studies ranging from physical, mental and spiritual diseases to
societal ills, such as prejudices based on race, gender or religious affiliation. By its nature, the
conference allows for submissions employing any theoretical approach on literature from any time period and
genre.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
The Black Plague "Blindness"
Racism AIDS
Misogyny Cancers of the Political
Psychological Disorders Nausea
Afflicted Bodies Bodily Decay
Melancholy Fear
Apocalyptic Hysteria Spiritual Crisis
Religious Fanaticism Consumption/Tuberculosis
Technological Crises Anti-Semitism
Papers should not exceed twenty minutes in reading time and will be organized into sessions based on content.
We also encourage individuals to organize their own special panels.
1-2 page proposals or completed papers should include paper titles, author's name and address, and institution
or affiliation. Please include any audio-visual needs on the abstract. Those interested in chairing a session
should also submit a brief biographical sketch highlighting area(s) of expertise.
The Deadline for submissions is December 15, 1999.
Please send abstracts to:
Tara Czechowski Andrew Tumminia
Department of English Department of English
Fordham University Fordham University
441 E. Fordham Road 441 E. Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458 Bronx, NY 10458
czechowski@erols.com 718-561-4140
tumminia@murray.fordham.edu
CALL FOR PAPERS
"Diseases Desperate Grown": Malady in Literature
Fordham University
New York, New York
14-15 April 2000
"All interest in disease and death is only another expression of interest in life."
–Thomas Mann, __The Magic Mountain__
Fordham University's Third Graduate English Association Conference seeks to investigate the manifestations of
malady in literature not only in a strictly literal sense, but also in a metaphorical one. We invite paper
proposals, completed papers and/or panels on studies ranging from physical, mental and spiritual diseases to
societal ills, such as prejudices based on race, gender or religious affiliation. By its nature, the
conference allows for submissions employing any theoretical approach on literature from any time period and
genre.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
The Black Plague
Racism
Misogyny
"Nausea"
Afflicted Bodies
Melancholy
Apocalyptic Hysteria
Religious Fanaticism
Technological Crises "Blindness"
AIDS
Cancers of the Political Body
Psychological Disorders
Bodily Decay
Fear
Spiritual Crisis
Tuberculosis
Anti-Semitism
Tara Czechowski
Department of English
Fordham University
441 E. Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
czechowski@erols.com
Andrew Tumminia
Department of English
Fordham University
441 E. Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
tumminia@murray.fordham.edu
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