Literary Criticism Discussion Circle
SAMLA, the South Atlantic Modern Language Association
2001 Convention, Nov 9-11, in Atlanta, Georgia
Panel Title: "Writing/Righting History: Interventions, Revisions, and Alternative Visions"
Critical/theoretical discussions on the intersection of literature and history. How has literature "righted" -- intervened, revised, found alternatives to -- history? Which genre (the novel, poetry, drama) is best suited to the task? Is it better to write from within accepted canons or models, or to use popular forms? What are the advantages or disadvantages of using literature to these ends? Abstracts of at least 250 words to Karin Westman at Dept. of English, Kansas State U, 106 Denison Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 or westmank@ksu.edu by 31 March.