CALL FOR PAPERS
Women in Literature Section
2001 Midwest Modern Language Association Convention
November 1-3, 2001
Sheraton Cleveland City Centre, Cleveland, Ohio
Organizers of the Women in Literature section of the 2001 M/MLA Convention
invite scholars working in the field to submit proposals for conference
papers which address the theme of Women, Writing, and Madness.
Scholars are encouraged to approach this topic from any angle. Questions to
consider include: How does recent criticism interrogate the association of
creativity and insanity? What are some of the issues at the core of this
association? How have Gilbert and Gubar stood the test of time? How does
biography come into play? Which authors, genres, historical periods, or
individual works represent particular challenges to the scholar exploring
this theme?
Women in Literature is a recognized, standing section of the M/MLA.
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: March 30, 2001.
Papers should not exceed 20 minutes in reading time. Please send a 200-word
proposal to:
Jessica Walsh
308 English-Philosophy Building
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 358-1680
jwalsh1974@aol.com
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