We are pleased to announce two updates to the conference CFP (the full cfp =
text follows):
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1. Our plenery speakers will be:
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Professor Sukhdev Sandhu, Columbia University
Professor Chris Jenks, Goldsmiths College, University of London
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2. The CFP deadline has been extended until 31st March 2004
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Following the success of the 2002 and 2003 conferences, we are pleased to =
announce that the 3rd Annual Literary London conference will be hosted by =
the Institute of English Studies, University of London. The IES is at the =
centre of literary London in more senses than one: situated in Senate =
House in the heart of Bloomsbury it is located at a historical focus of =
literary life in London. The IES itself exists to facilitate advanced =
study and research in English Studies within the University of London and =
in the wider academic community, both nationally and internationally.=20
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Literary London aims to:=20
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*Investigate the changing cultural and historical geography of London.
*Place literary texts in relation to their historical and social context =
and to theoretical approaches to the study of place and development of the =
metropolis.
*Consider the social, political and spiritual fears, hopes and perceptions =
that have inspired representations of London.
*Trace different traditions of representing London.
*Examine the ways in which the pluralism of London society is reflected in =
London literature.
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Call For Papers
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Papers are invited which consider any period or genre of English literature=
about, set in, inspired by, or alluding to central and suburban London =
and its environs, from the city's roots in pre-Roman times to the present =
day. While the main focus of the conference will be on literary texts, we =
actively encourage interdisciplinary contributions relating film, =
architecture, geography, theories of urban space, etc., to literary =
representations of London. Papers from postgraduate students are welcome =
for consideration. Abstracts of 250 words for a 20 to 30 minute paper =
should be submitted by 31st March 2004 to:=20
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Dr Lawrence Phillips (Hope) and Dr Brycchan Carey (Kingston University),=20=
Literary London Organising Committee=20
Department of English, Liverpool Hope University College=20
Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD=20
Telephone: +44 0151 291 3560
FAX +44 0151 291 3160
E-mail: contact@literarylondon.org=20
Web site: www.literarylondon.org=20
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Dr Lawrence Phillips,
Programme Leader BA English,
Lecturer in English Literature/Editor, Literary London Journal
Department of English,
Liverpool Hope University College,
Hope Park,
Liverpool,
L16 9JD
UK
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Tel. 0151 2913560
Web. http://www.literarylondon.org
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