2011 Literary London Conference

Literary London: Interdisciplinary studies in the representation of London

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Literary London 2011
Representations of London in Literature: An Interdisciplinary Conference

Hosted by the Institute of English Studies, University of London
Organised by the University of Northampton, Kingston University, London, and the Institute of English Studies, University of London

20-22 July 2011

The 10th Annual Literary London conference will be hosted by the Institute of English Studies, University of London. The Institute is located in Bloomsbury, at the centre of literary London, and just a few minutes walk from such attractions as the British Library, the British Museum, and the clubs, pubs, and restaurants of Soho. It is at the heart of London: one of the world's major cities with a long and rich literary tradition reflecting both its diversity and its significance as a cultural and commercial centre. Literary London 2011 aims to:

Read literary and dramatic texts in their historical and social context and in relation to theoretical approaches to the study of the metropolis.
Investigate the changing cultural and historical geography of London.
Consider the social, political, and spiritual fears, hopes, and perceptions that have inspired representations of London.
Trace different traditions of representing London and examine how the pluralism of London society is reflected in London literature.
Celebrate the contribution London and Londoners have made to English literature and drama.

While papers on all areas of literary London are welcomed, the conference theme in 2011 is ‘Green London’.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The call for papers will open in autumn 2010.

REGISTRATION

Registration information will be posted early in 2011.

ACCOMMODATION

Participants must make their own arrangements for accommodation. London is a large city with many accommodation options. The area around the Institute of English Studies (Bloomsbury) is particularly well-known for its wide range of hotels. For more information on accommodation, please visit the Institute's accommodation page.

Click here to open the IES accommodation page

LITERARY LONDON ORGANISING COMMITTEE:

Dr Lawrence Phillips (University of Northampton) and Dr Brycchan Carey (Kingston University, London). Please direct any queries related to this conference to to: contact@literarylondon.org.

The Annual Literary London conference is mutually supportive of the e-journal of the same name.