CFP: Atlantic-Canadian Literature (2/28/04; 10/15/04-10/17/04)

"SURF'S UP!"

THE RISING TIDE OF ATLANTIC-CANADIAN LITERATURE

OCTOBER 15-17, 2004

ACADIA UNIVERSITY

WOLFVILLE, Nova Scotia, Canada

The last few decades have been marked by a distinct surge in literary
activity in Atlantic Canada, during which Atlantic writers have become
increasingly prominent on the national and international literary scene. In
recognition of the growing volume and profile of Atlantic-Canadian
literature, the English department of Acadia University will be hosting a
conference on contemporary Atlantic-Canadian literature as part of its
ongoing Thomas Raddall Symposium series. The keynote speakers are Lesley
Choyce and Wendy Lill, and there will be readings by Lynn Coady, Anne
Compton and Michael Crummey.

The aim of the conference, in short, is to give Atlantic-Canadian writing
its due, not through uncritical celebration but through critical appraisal,
addressing the complexities of individual writers' works, as well as broader
concerns such as the forces behind this current proliferation of literary
activity, and the cultural place of Atlantic Canada in Confederation. We
will consider proposals for papers and panels from all critical and
theoretical perspectives and on any topics related to contemporary
Atlantic-Canadian literature.

     500-word proposals should be accompanied by a separate cover sheet
containing a 50-word abstract, full contact information, and a short
biographical note. Proposals for panels should contain a title for the
panel, the name of the contact person for the panel, and the individual
proposals complete with cover sheets. Proposals should be submitted
electronically and in hard copy by Feb. 28, 2004. Please direct proposals
and any questions to:

Dr. Herb Wyile

Assistant Professor

Dept. of English

Acadia University

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Canada B4P 2R6

Tel: 902-585-1255

Fax: 902-585-1070

E-mail: Herb.Wyile_at_acadiau.ca

Deadline for Submissions: February 28, 2004

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